Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant / Financial Reporting Analyst

A leading Midwest-based recruiting firm is partnering with a confidential client to identify a talented accounting professional to join their growing finance team.

If you're looking for a role that offers broad exposure to financial reporting, corporate investments, SEC reporting, technical accounting, and executive-level financial analysis, this is an outstanding opportunity to accelerate your career within a sophisticated, high-performing finance organization.

Why This Opportunity?

This role provides visibility across multiple areas of the business, allowing you to work directly with senior finance leadership while gaining experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, corporate investments, and regulatory compliance. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives, participate in special projects, and build expertise that can position you for future advancement within the organization.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support the accounting, monitoring, and analysis of corporate investments and related transactions
• Prepare and analyze budgets, forecasts, and consolidated financial reporting packages
• Develop Board of Directors presentations and financial commentary for executive leadership
• Assist with monthly and quarterly financial reporting activities
• Maintain documentation and audit support for internal controls and external audit requirements
• Research and assist with technical accounting matters and accounting policy documentation
• Prepare SEC disclosures for quarterly and annual filings, including new disclosures related to evolving US GAAP requirements
• Participate in ongoing forecasting and financial planning initiatives
• Contribute to special projects that support business growth and process improvement

Work Environment

You'll join a collaborative and highly professional finance team that values analytical thinking, continuous improvement, and career development. This position offers significant interaction with accounting, finance, and executive leadership, providing exposure well beyond traditional month-end accounting responsibilities.

The team leverages modern financial reporting and consolidation tools, including Microsoft Excel and enterprise accounting systems, to support informed business decision-making and regulatory reporting requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• 2-5 years of accounting experience, ideally within public accounting, financial reporting, audit, or real estate environments
• CPA or CPA-track candidates strongly encouraged to apply
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with JD Edwards, OneStream, or other financial consolidation systems is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Ready for Your Next Step?

If you're seeking a role that combines technical accounting, financial reporting, executive exposure, and long-term career growth, we'd love to start a confidential conversation