Accounting Manager

Stefanini Group is hiring!

Stefanini is looking for an Accounting Manager (Hybrid)

For quick apply, please reach out to Madelaine 'Madie' Yu

Call: 248-728-6420 / Email: Madelaine.Yu@stefanini.com

Open for W2 candidates only!

Work Location:

• Hybrid position at 905 W Fulton Market, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607
• Will be working a hybrid schedule, 3 days onsite at the Fulton site and the other 2 days remote.

Shift:

Responsibilities:

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.

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 company'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:

• Manage elements of monthly and quarterly close reporting process specifically related to equity accounting and leases.
• 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.
• Responsible to present the company's position to the external auditor and on various accounting treatments.
• Document and implement changes to internal control requirements related to system changes and organization changes.
• Assist in the preparation and review of company's quarterly and annual SEC filings
• Coordinate and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• 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 5-7 years of experience in Accounting roles, preferably in Equity Accounting
• Experience in Reporting for SAC
• 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    

Listed salary ranges may vary based on experience, qualifications, and local market. 

Stefanini takes pride in hiring top talent and developing relationships with our future employees. Our talent acquisition teams will never make an offer of employment without having a phone conversation with you. Those face-to-face conversations will involve a description of the job for which you have applied. We also speak with you about the process including interviews and job offers.

About Stefanini Group

The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore, and nearshore outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application, and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. Our presence is in countries like the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and more than four hundred clients across a broad spectrum of markets, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities. Stefanini is a CMM level 5, IT consulting company with a global presence. We are a CMM Level 5 company.

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