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Legacy.com is the place where life stories live on. We are the global leader in online memorial tributes; a top-50 news website in the United States, and a destination for over 40 million unique visitors each month. Founded in 1998, Legacy.com is honored to help consumers express condolences, share direct support for families, and celebrate the people who have touched their lives. Uniquely open to profound messaging at this focused moment, users respond by sharing memories, purchasing gifts, finding event information, and making plans.
Legacy delivers its community-targeted content daily via 1,500 local news media partners. We continue to broaden our offerings in our mission to help people seeking information and guidance on all aspects of end-of-life. Our vision is to become a full-service end-of-life and memorialization resource.We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to oversee key accounting functions, manage a small team, and support the preparation of financial statements. This role requires expertise in US GAAP, complex accounting processes, and the ability to manage evolving business needs in an entrepreneurial environment.
The ideal candidate is a CPA with strong technical skills and a proven track record in both public and private accounting environments.
Candidates must be able to work from Legacy.com’s Chicago offices from Tuesday – Thursday.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage US subsidiary accounting, including US GAAP adjustments.
- Oversee the period-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Prepare and analyze monthly reporting, GL account fluctuations, identify and analyze/correct unusual activity, and provide detailed explanations.
- Prepare supporting schedules and account analysis within close deadlines.
- Lead accounting process to accrue Accounts Payable and accruals.
- Supervise and mentor a team of one, fostering professional development.
- Assist in preparing financial statements and related disclosures, including consolidations, cash flow statements, and stock compensation footnotes.
- Review and approve account reconciliations, calculations and journal entries
- Calculate complex accounting calculations and post journal entries for areas including internally developed software capitalization and allowance for doubtful accounts.
- Support ad hoc projects involving transactions, system implementations, integration of new companies and operational changes driven by business initiatives.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in accounting.
- 3+ years in accounting people manager role.
- Background in public accounting (Big Four or large national audit firm experience preferred)
- Industry experience with complex accounting processes and reporting.
- CPA certification required.
- High-volume journal entry recording and multi-entity GL experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of SOX compliance and public company-level workpaper documentation.
- Skilled in the preparation and consolidation of financial statements and reports across multiple entities
- Proficiency in vendor accrual accounting and AP processes.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and establish new processes.
- Experience with complex accounting areas and evolving business needs.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with data analytics tools a plus (e.g., Power BI, Alteryx).
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail.
- Familiarity with GL systems and other technical accounting systems.
Benefits:
Legacy.com offers a very generous and comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 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
Final compensation is determined based on a variety of factors such as experience, education, certifications and geographic location.Salary Description$110k-$140k + Bonus
