Senior Manager of Accounting and Reporting

Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation and review of Annual Financial Statements and footnotes, including the preparation of Consolidated Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Statement of Cash Flows and Shareholders’ Equity 
• Direct and supervise the monthly close process for all Legacy companies, ensuring entries are properly recorded, accurate and properly documented supporting schedules are prepared, and results are analyzed within close deadlines. 
• Supervise and manage direct reports by providing guidance, setting expectations, sharing feedback and administrating on-the-job training as needed.
• Review and prepare monthly account reconciliations, complex accounting calculations and supporting schedules, as assigned.
• Consolidate US GAAP financial results ensuring proper elimination of intercompany transactions and consistency in presentation and classification of balances.
• Prepare and review Balance Sheet and P&L analytics, metrics, and KPIs, and investigate and document drivers of variances. 
• Identify unusual balances, determine root cause and provide or develop solutions.
• Collaborate with the Finance and Operations team to improve reporting and provide recommendations and insights to business stakeholders.
• Ensure proper accounting of technical accounting areas, including acquisitions, lease accounting, revenue, and debt.
• Support day-to-day transactional accounting, including approval of wire payments and providing guidance on accounting treatment of non-routine transactions.
• Assist with annual budget and quarterly financial forecast creation.
• Work with the VP of Accounting as a key contributor in the implementation of a new ERP system.
• Implement process improvements and evaluate internal controls to maintain accuracy, improve quality of documentation and reduce time to close.
• Lead ad-hoc accounting projects, as assigned. 
• Coordinate audit requests and work closely with external auditors for the year-end audit.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and CPA required.
• Minimum 7 years of accounting experience with at least 2 years of management experience
• Must be located in Chicagoland area and able to come into the office 3 days per week.
• Experience with high transaction volume, eCommerce, technology and/or high growth companies a plus.,
• Must be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and mastery of US GAAP and financial statement performance analysis.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team.
• Able to function in fast paced, rapidly growing and evolving business.
• Problem solving ability - Identify potential errors, analyze the process, and make recommendations to correct the underlying root cause.
• Demonstrated comfort functioning in an ambiguous environment.
• Experience with General Ledgers and ERP systems a plus. 
• Must be able to demonstrate mastery of Excel and ability to accurately analyze large data sets.
• High level of efficiency and accuracy.
• Proactive and critical thinking mindset exhibiting professional inquisitiveness.
• Adaptability – able to focus on details and see larger picture.
• Ability to analyze financial data, recognize trends and patterns, and investigate potential errors.

Benefits:

•  Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
•  Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending account options with generous employer contribution (based on plan selection)
•  Basic Life and Supplemental Life insurance
•  Disability Insurance
•  Voluntary Supplemental Benefits (Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness)
•  Flexible Paid Time Off
•  401k plan with discretionary employer match
•  Paid Medical and Parental Leave
•  Beautiful, modern office with fully stocked kitchen and weekly catered lunch