Hiring: Hybrid Remote - Accounting Manager in Chicago, IL

Job Title: ccounting Manager
Duration: 06 Months Contract
Location: Hybrid @ 905 W Fulton Market. Chicago, IL 60607 (3 days onsite / 2 remote)
Schedule: M - F, 8am-5pm

Job Description:
You will develop and implement accounting practices and procedures.
You will provide and interpret data from accounting records and coordinate accounting services and integrate them with operating needs.
In this role, you will oversee the management of such processes as fixed assets, leases, intercompany cross charges, new accounting rules, restructuring programs, and accounting for joint ventures, among others.
This role may also include people management responsibilities.


How you will contribute
You will:
Manage elements of the monthly accounting close process including ensuring accurate and timely U.S. GAAP/local GAAP reporting and the timeliness and integrity of local financial reports, balance sheet reconciliations and KPIs. You will also provide insights into balance sheet movements and cash flow and support implementation of process change projects
Ensure a strong controls and compliance environment in your area of scope and ensure full compliance with our AER policies
Coordinate accounting services and integrate them with operating needs. You will also provide and interpret data from accounting records as needed


What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE in accounting and external reporting including understanding of U.S. GAAP, IFRS or local GAAP, close processes and financial reporting systems. Expertise in policy, controls and compliance design including SOX reporting. General knowledge of tax laws and indirect and direct tax
BUSINESS ACUMEN and an understanding of our business and finance beyond accounting and external reporting scope
LEADERSHIP SKILLS including proven business partnering and communication skills. Experience of working as a finance leader managing cross-functional and business partner teams to drive timely and accurate results
GROWTH/DIGITAL MINDSET and the ability to identify strategic opportunities and leverage technology to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness
INTEGRITY and sound judgement in all decisions and interactions aligned with our values and policies and external regulations


More about this role
The Manager of Accounting and External Reporting is responsible for managing elements of the monthly accounting close process, driving conclusions on technical accounting positions, managing external reporting disclosures and the implementation of process change projects.
The role requires excellent communication and personal interaction with both external auditors and the regional business teams to drive accounting treatment decisions and manage system implementation projects.
The role will lead projects to improve closing efficiencies as well as other technical accounting responsibilities and implementation efforts on new accounting guidance.
The role will oversee assigned month-end closing processes such as pensions, intangibles, investments, equity, leases, debt, accounting for the client's foundation or other complex accounting topics.
The role will manage compliance with our internal control framework and address accounting issues with the external auditor team (both US and international).
As required, the role will be responsible to interpret company policy on transactions for Corporate and Regional teams.
This person will be responsible for preparing and reviewing various sections of the Company's SEC reports and disclosures.


Responsibilities:
1. Manage elements of monthly and quarterly close reporting process specifically related to equity accounting and leases.
2. Implementation of accounting policies for the global corporation as required by new accounting standards (US GAAP); interpretation and clarification of policies for Regional teams as transactions arise.
3. Responsible to present the company's position to the external auditor and on various accounting treatments.
4. Document and implement changes to internal control requirements related to system changes and organization changes.
5. ssist in the preparation and review of company's quarterly and annual SEC filings
6. Coordinate and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
7. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of accounting processes and systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy and compliance to relevant guidelines.


Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree is required, CPA is a plus
Minimum of 5 or more years of experience in Accounting roles
Experience in a multinational company is ideal
Experience with general ledger systems (SAP), and responsibility for monthly closes
Experience with internal control design and SOX reporting
Hyperion and SAP experience is strongly preferred
Extremely systems savvy with exceptional Excel skills
5-7 years of experience, bachelors degree in business, accounting, finance. SAP experience. Equity accounting. Reporting for SEC

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