Sr. Auditor<p><em>The salary range for this position is $95,000-$110,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Position Detail</u></strong></p><p>We are part of fast growing network of firms and you will have chance for rapid advancement. As a Senior Auditor, you will be responsible for leading audit engagements, conducting financial and operational audits, and providing strategic recommendations. This hybrid role involves working both on-site and remotely.</p><p><br></p><p><strong> Job Description:</strong> </p><p> </p><ul><li>Serve as the engagement lead on specific client accounts</li><li>Take responsibility for pre-engagement planning, execution, and final deliverables</li><li>Develop detailed engagement work plans</li><li>Illustrate budgets and schedules</li><li>Actively participate in proposals</li><li>Manage a team of staff associates, including interns, while providing regular performance coaching and feedback</li></ul><p> </p><p><br></p>Sr. Auditor<p><em>The salary range for this position is $95,000-$110,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Senior Auditor position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.</p><p><br></p><p>1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees</p><p>2) They have higher bonus structures</p><p>3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.</p><p>4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)</p><p>5) And more…</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist on audits of financial statements of clients within financial services industry</li><li>Review and analyze financial statements</li><li>Manage workload and complete work to meet required regulatory deadlines</li></ul><p><br></p>Internal Auditor<p><em>The salary range for this position is $95,000-$100,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. </em></p><p><br></p><p>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘When is winter finally going to quit?’ and ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><ul><li>Participates in the execution of Sarbanes-Oxley 404 testing and other compliance-related procedures and activities. </li><li>Assists with operational and financial audits of company operating units and support functions.</li><li>Prepares documentation to support audit work performed.</li><li>Drafts audit findings and recommendations for issues identified and validates these with business and internal audit management.</li><li>Monitors and follows through on findings discovered in audit process to final resolution.</li><li>Identifies business risks to evaluate and improve the underlying business processes and internal controls, as well as ways of increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of operations.</li><li>Assists in the development of a comprehensive program of audit coverage for assigned areas.</li><li>Assist with special projects, investigations, and department administrative tasks as necessary.</li></ul><p> </p><p><br></p>Revenue Accounting Manager<p><em>The salary range for this position is $130,000-$135,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>This position requires the individual to have the ability to work effectively with external auditors, divisional business finance leaders and other functional members of the US Accounting COE team. </li><li>Review, process, gather, and compile accounting transactions and documents throughout the month for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with general accounting principles and established internal control policies and procedures. </li><li>Ensure 100% month-end close completeness each month for the revenue team. </li><li>Ensure complete reconciliation of balance sheet accounts while properly classifying revenue transactions for management reporting requirements. </li><li>Ensure financial integrity and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close processes. </li><li>Review journal entries and other month-end close tasks for the revenue accounting team. </li><li>Collaborate with other divisions and departments to accomplish goals and resolve issues. </li><li>Enhance and improve processes. This department is constantly looking to improve efficiency of processes and files. </li><li>Knowledgeable of external auditor requirements (e.g. PCAOB requirements, internal control documentation requirements)</li><li>Perform internal controls</li><li>Provide training and mentorship to other team members</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>Internal Audit ( hybrid)<p>Internal Auditor ( Hybrid work schedule ) for Fortune 500 company located in OAK BROOK, Illinois. In this role, you will be instrumental in creating audit plans, maintaining the integrity of our financial records, and ensuring our business operations adhere to regulatory standards. Limited travel up to 10 percent</p><p>Great benefits and mentorship as well as opportunity for internal promotions.</p><p>Medical, dental, 401k, strong PTO and so many other benefits.</p><p><br></p><p>For more information and immediate consideration; email your resume to [email protected] or call Danielle Tubero at 630-368-1175</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Develop and execute internal audit plans independently, ensuring they meet our business and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Conduct regular audits of our financial and operational processes, identifying areas of risk and implementing corrective actions.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing clear and concise reports on audit findings and recommendations.</p><p>• Utilize your experience with Audit Program to manage and coordinate various audit projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within scope.</p><p>• Develop a deep understanding of our business operations, to inform your auditing process.</p><p>• Work closely with the team to continuously improve our auditing practices and procedures, ensuring they stay aligned with industry best practices.</p><p>• Utilize data analytics to inform your audit plans, identifying trends and patterns that could indicate potential risk areas.</p><p>• Maintain a strong knowledge of accounting functions, using this expertise to accurately assess our financial records and processes.</p>Staff Accountant<p>Fast-Track Career Advancement Opportunity (This position is expected to advance quickly within the company over the next few months.)</p><p><br></p><p><em>The salary range for this position is $70,000-$85,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Position Summary:</u></strong></p><p>The Staff Accountant is primarily responsible for general ledger accounting for various reporting entities; including preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules and account reconciliations, reconciling cash, and assisting with monthly financial statement analysis. The Staff Accountant will also have treasury management responsibilities including processing wires and managing bank accounts, and will assist with special projects.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities </strong></p><p>• Review and upload property level financial statements and reporting packages provided by third-party property managers in connection with the month and quarter-end close.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for monthly general ledger close. Assist with preparation of financial statement consolidations and compilation of GAAP and tax basis financial statements for various reporting entities.</p><p>• Prepare budget vs. actual variance reports. Assist in providing follow-up and documentation of significant variances.</p><p>• Assist with year-end audit and tax preparation, respond to external auditor and tax preparer requests and organize work paper documentation in connection with the year-end audit process.</p><p>• Assist with processing monthly capital calls and distributions, including preparation of wires, investor notices and underlying accounting entries.</p><p>• Assist with the preparation and timely submission of debt compliance materials to lenders.</p><p>• Support the company's Asset Management team with preparation of property-level financial analysis.</p><p>• Assist with special projects assigned by management.</p><p> </p>Cost Accountant<p>We are offering an exciting opportunity in the heart of CHICAGO, Illinois for a Cost Accountant. This role is central to our operations, focusing on maintaining up-to-date inventory costs, processing cost calculations for new products, and working closely with both accounting and operations teams. The Cost Accountant will also play a crucial role in generating and distributing inventory-related reports, ensuring financial accuracy and operational efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities: </p><p><br></p><p>• Ensure all inventory costs across U.S. locations are current and accurate.</p><p>• Develop detailed cost calculations for new products to support Business Managers.</p><p>• Conduct analysis on material manufacturing and purchasing variances to improve inventory costs and production processes.</p><p>• Generate and distribute a range of inventory-related reports such as cycle count accuracy, budget vs. actual activity, and variance and absorption analysis.</p><p>• Work with international locations to maintain standardized processes.</p><p>• Uphold the one-day close process in collaboration with the Accounting team.</p><p>• Handle the closure of the material inventory ledger and finish cost allocation tasks within the ERP system.</p><p>• Ensure timely completion of monthly inventory reconciliations.</p><p>• Analyze inventory reserves and make necessary adjustments.</p><p>• Respond to external auditor requests and provide necessary support.</p><p>• Lead the annual standard cost-setting process.</p><p><strong>BENEFITS</strong></p><p>Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Term Life Insurance, Optional Life Insurance, Pension, 401(k), Short/Long Term Disability Programs, as well as holiday and paid-time off benefits.</p><p><br></p><p>• Collaborate with Operations to develop annual manufacturing plans, including establishing labor rates and determining variable and fixed overhead rates.</p>Senior Director of SOX Compliance<p><em>The salary range for this position is $215,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid Senior Director of IT SOX Compliance role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p> </p><p>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘When is winter finally going to quit?’ and ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage the overall project management of the SOX 404 program, including business and IT controls. Plan deliverables and co-dependencies, anticipate issues, and provide the necessary tools and communications to enable the success of all business and IT SOX leads and testers.</li><li>Work closely with senior leadership and stakeholders to perform a risk assessment and scope SOX processes and controls in support of regions and SOX 404 certification. On a quarterly basis, drive the analytical risk assessment and scoping analytics.</li><li>Drive the strategic annual, quarterly and on-going SOX 404 and 302 compliance testing with management, process owners, and external auditors.</li><li>Manage the business and IT Process SOX 404 global leads, the team that partners with regional process owners.</li><li>Assist in the development and adoption of SOX best practices and delivering training to process owners and IT application owners, during both stable and transitional periods. Work with business and IT control owners and operators to ensure quality and consistency of new and existing controls. </li><li>Align the SOX 404 program with external audit to maximize external audit’s reliance on management’s work.</li><li>Prepare quarterly reporting for senior leadership and Audit Committee that includes testing results, deficiency root cause analysis, and audit milestone status.</li><li>Lead a team of SOX compliance professionals, providing mentorship and development opportunities.</li><li>Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, regulators, and internal audit teams regarding SOX-related matters.</li></ul><p><br></p>Senior Manager of Accounting<p><em>The salary range for this position is $170,000-$175,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘When is summer getting here?’ and ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES</strong></p><ul><li>Supports the preparation of benefit plan financial statements and Form 5500 filings.</li><li>Supports preparation and delivery of corporation's monthly financial statement close process by overseeing the benefits accounting team’s close. This includes the accounting for healthcare benefits, pension, and OPEB.</li><li>Primary owner of all accounting or regulatory reporting over healthcare, pension and OPEB. Ensures financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely, and analyzes and reviews financial statements for given area of responsibility. Responsible for complete and accurate preparation of all required reports on a quarterly and annual basis.</li><li>Prepares, reviews or approves pension and OPEB account reconciliations for corporation's entities and accounts, as required.</li><li>Responds to monthly and quarterly fluctuation inquiries over healthcare, pension and OPEB activity.</li><li>Support external reporting disclosure requirements as it relates to pension and OPEB.</li><li>Supports the implementation of changes in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) that impact the Benefits Accounting team.</li><li>Supports in the accounting, analysis and budgeting of various healthcare, pension and OPEB accounts.</li><li>Consults and liaises with operating unit finance personnel on accounting issues related to benefits.</li><li>Cooperates in special projects and special requests as required for the Controller's Group.</li><li>Interacts with internal and external auditors, Corporate Controller's Department and business units as required to accomplish goals.</li></ul><p><br></p>Financial Reporting Senior Manager<p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Financial Reporting Senior Manager position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.</p><p><br></p><p>1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees</p><p>2) They have higher bonus structures</p><p>3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.</p><p>4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)</p><p>5) And more…</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Description</u></strong></p><ul><li>The primary responsibilities of this role will be assisting in the management of the consolidated financial statements for public, lender and joint venture reporting under both a GAAP and IFRS basis</li><li>This role will present opportunities to work on unique/complex transactions requiring technical accounting assessments and cross-department coordination</li><li>Assist in the review of consolidated financial statements for reporting to our parent entity and third parties, which includes balance sheet, income statement, cash flows and other supporting schedules</li><li>Assist in the review of footnotes and disclosures required in our quarterly and annual reporting to bondholders</li><li>Coordinate with other groups with the Accounting Department, as well as Finance, Tax, Capital Markets, Investments and Legal to manage reporting solutions</li><li>Manage and coach staff accountants by delegating work and reviewing finished products to ensure they meet stated deadlines</li><li>Assist in performing technical research on significant transactions including preparation of the quarterly significant transaction log on both a GAAP and IFRS basis</li><li>Work with auditors to assist in quarterly and year-end audit procedures including audit requests</li><li>Maintain SOX compliance and coordinate responses to requests made by internal and external auditors</li><li>Take part of the Company's implementation and transition of new enterprise system</li><li>Research financial statement analytics to include in our quarterly results package to our parent entity</li><li>Assist with special accounting and financial reporting projects, as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>Sr. Accountant<p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000-$110,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>We are inviting applications for the role of a Sr. Accountant at our Illinois location. In this crucial role, you will be a primary contact for our fund board members, handle client inquiries, and manage revenue and expense projections. You will also be responsible for preparing financial statements, collaborating with external auditors, and conducting analyses for senior management review. This role plays a pivotal part in our operations within the finance industry.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Engage with third-party administrators and external auditors for the preparation and issuance of the funds’ financial statements and other regulatory filings.</p><p>• Liaise with teams across the firm in sales, client service, legal, operations, and corporate finance on all fund-related matters.</p><p>• Oversee client inquiries and manage overall fund operating procedures.</p><p>• Conduct analyses related to product development and new initiatives for review by senior management.</p><p>• Support portfolio management teams with ad hoc portfolio reporting requests or investor-related queries.</p><p>• Collaborate effectively with all members of the fund administration team to ensure consistent reporting and processes.</p><p>• Leverage portfolio accounting systems to manage the monthly performance reporting process.</p><p>• Consistently review the functions’ processes to enhance efficiencies and identify improvement opportunities.</p><p>• Work with third-party tax preparers to create investor tax deliverables and respond to investor-driven questions.</p><p>• Contribute to projects related to all funds in scope, including private hedge funds, US Registered funds, Irish UCITS, Canadian funds, and Luxembourg funds.</p>Accounting Manager<p> Accounting Manager for close to billion dollar organizations team in Oakbrook, Illinois. In this crucial role, you will be managing and supervising the accounting department, ensuring the accuracy of financial records and statements.</p><p>Benefits include include hybrid policy and bonus with strong Medical, dental, vacation. 401k with match, holiday pay,strong vacation.sick time, Long term / Short term Disability.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration : Email your resume to [email protected] or call Danielle Tubero at 630-368-1175</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Supervise and provide day-to-day responsibilities to the accounting department staff</p><p>• Oversee the process of monthly financial closing</p><p>• Ensure the accuracy and efficiency of financial statements and analysis</p><p>• Review and prepare appropriate ledger entries and reconciliations</p><p>• Financial statements and reporting to management </p><p>• Involved in creating best practices and streamlining accounting processes</p><p> • Sales Tax oversight, interact with auditors and taxing authorities </p><p>• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure smooth auditing processes</p>Director Internal IT Audit<p><em>The salary range for this position is $200k plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this Director of Internal IT Audit - hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p> </p><p>Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a <strong>Director of Internal IT Audit</strong>. Perks include including above market pay-rates, top-tier health benefits, plenty of work from home flexibility, and other unique perks that their top competitors can’t to provide.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><ul><li>Develop audit standards and approach, partnering with key stakeholders on content and strategy</li><li>Manage audits with a collaborative tone and ensuring a constructive environment is maintained between the audit team and auditee</li><li>Oversee IT audits, including cybersecurity, cloud, system access controls, software development life cycle, and data governance</li><li>Establish and communicate recommendations to mitigate current and emerging internal and external risks, ensuring appropriate escalation and reporting of issues impacting operations to address strategic, business and compliance objectives.</li><li>Leverage data analytics to enhance audit effectiveness and provide insights into operational risks and efficiency opportunities</li><li>Develop key risk indicators (KRIs) to monitor financial, operational, and IT risks.</li><li>Prepare periodic reports for management, stakeholders, and Audit Committee on significant issues related to internal control processes and provide information concerning such issues through resolution</li><li>Manage Audit Committee and Senior Management reporting and metrics</li><li>Recruit, coach and develop internal audit staff</li><li>Monitor continuous improvement of audit methodology and practices through adherence to documented procedures and Standards promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors, to ensure consistency of work and quality</li><li>Drive cross-functional assurance and compliance initiatives (such as risk assessments, monitoring approach, etc) with other functions</li><li>Provide SOX support and consultations on an as needed basis</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><br></p>Assistant Controller<p><em>The salary range for this position is $200,000-$210,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘Busy season is here!’ and ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Perform initial, detailed review of the quarterly NAV close process and quarterly financial statements prepared by the fund financial analysts inclusive of complex/illiquid assets accounting and valuation, fee and expense review and performance reporting.</li><li>Liaise directly with external auditors throughout the year on complex transactions and accounting conclusions through to the completion of the year-end audited financial statements.</li><li>Research technical accounting issues for compliance; ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings. </li><li>Oversee and directly review the work of financial analysts, who perform day to day verification of portfolio transactions and accounting data, inclusive of accounting records, ledgers and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Assist in the preparation and review of capital calls, distributions and in responding to investor questions and requests for information.</li><li>Work directly with fund controllers to monitor and project future fund cash flows for the treasury management process including capital calls, distributions, and fee calculations, as governed by fund agreements.</li><li>Opportunity to engage with Fund Administrator, traders, brokers, and custodians to the extent any liquid assets are purchased to ensure timely settlement of trades, loans, and monitoring of pending transactions.</li><li>Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting. </li><li>Active mentorship/coaching of accounting/finance team members; provide technical, hands-on knowledge and skills, as needed.</li><li>Assist with ad-hoc requests / projects within Finance department, from the CAO or CFO, and from the investment professionals, where applicable.</li><li>Work together across the Firm’s finance team in consolidation, management reporting and accounting policy development processes. </li><li>Additional duties and special projects as necessary. </li></ul><p><br></p>Fund Associate<p><em>The salary range for this position is $125,000-$130,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘Busy season is here!’ and ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description </strong></p><p>• Perform monthly/quarterly close process and completion of related support and control documentation. </p><p>• Prepare calendar with deliverable deadlines; communicate to other team members and hold them accountable for meeting deadlines. </p><p>• Lead fund accountant team to ensure optimal efficiencies by reviewing processes, including capitalizing on accounting system capabilities. </p><p>• Prepare and review expense allocations to ensure compliance with the limited partnership agreements. </p><p>• Communicate with limited partners by reviewing responses or responding directly to accounting related investor inquiries. </p><p>• Coordinate with public accounting firm auditors to plan interim reviews and yearend audits, respond to questions and information requests, and participate in technical discussions. </p><p>• Research and apply accounting rules to investment fund transactions by referencing the Audit Guide for Investment Companies. </p><p>• Apply the limited partnership agreement provisions to investment fund transactions and partner allocations. </p><p>• Review capital call and distribution allocations and investor notifications. </p>Accounting Manager<p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Work from home options, generous vacation days every year, top tier benefits, competitive pay rates and VERY lucrative bonuses. If that sounds like something you want, keep reading.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, review, and directly contribute to General Ledger maintenance through periodic close activities required for the preparation of accurate & timely financial statements and reporting.</li><li>Collaborate across departments to implement process improvements necessary to streamline and scale operations, increase accuracy, and respond to changing needs.</li><li>Provide monthly variance analysis to ensure management is apprised of unique transactions, trends (both positive and negative), and potential business drivers that may be impacting financial results.</li><li>Coordinate with internal and external auditors to support year-end audits and interim testing.</li><li>Document and review the organization's business and financial processes, proposing steps to implement effective controls.</li><li>Assist with the technical accounting issues and support accounting questions by providing research and interpreting data.</li><li>Leads, trains, develops, provides overall guidance to accounting staff; and effectively assigns accounting tasks or projects to team members.</li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>Senior Manager External Financial Reporting<p><em>The salary range for this position is $175,000-$185,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘Busy season is here!’ and ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong>Leads the development of all SEC quarterly and annual financial reports. Ensures effective disclosure controls and effective internal controls over financial reporting. Ensures the complete, accurate and timely submission of all external financial reporting information to the SEC. Interprets FASB/GAAP and SEC guidance to determine their impact on financial reporting matters. Manages a team of capable, high-performing accounting professionals.</p><p> </p><p><b>Job Description</b></p><ul><li>Active leader in the company's controllership community, as well as the overall finance community. (15%)</li><li>Manages the development of all SEC, FERC and state quarterly and annual financial reports. (15%)</li><li>Manages the internal financial reporting process and historical analyses of results of operations. (10%)</li><li>Main point of contact with the Business Unit internal reporting teams. (15%)</li><li>Liaison with external auditors, external and internal legal counsel and other external reporting contributors. (15%)</li><li>Interprets new technical guidance (FASB/GAAP, SEC, etc.) and other regulatory pronouncements and determines the impact on the company's financial reporting. (25%)</li><li>Works with Internal Audit and Manager of Accounting to ensure effective disclosure controls and effective internal controls over financial reporting. (5%)</li></ul><p><br></p>Tax Manager - Public<p>We are looking for a proficient Tax Manager to be part of our team in the Real Estate & Property industry, based in Chicago, Illinois. The Tax Manager will take the lead in managing the U.S. federal income tax return process, identifying tax planning opportunities, and implementing process improvements. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Lead the U.S. federal income tax return process, collaborating with an external firm to review and prepare supporting tax calculations and compile relevant data</p><p>• Uncover, plan, and execute U.S. tax planning strategies to optimize tax benefits</p><p>• Actively participate in U.S. M& A due diligence and structuring to ensure tax efficiency</p><p>• Deliver advice and solutions to address complex tax/accounting issues</p><p>• Keep abreast of changes to federal tax laws, analyzing and interpreting their impact on tax returns and financial statements</p><p>• Oversee aspects of the quarterly tax provision, including analysis of tax accounts and reserves, calculation of book-to-tax adjustments, and return-to-provision adjustments</p><p>• Manage the annual extension and quarterly estimated tax payment processes</p><p>• Spearhead process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in tax-related operations</p><p>• Ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and maintain readiness for any Federal audits</p><p>• Establish and maintain relationships with business unit finance personnel, external consultants, and financial statement auditors</p><p>• Challenge current processes and recommend improvements, driving change where necessary</p><p>• Provide effective leadership and mentorship to the team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.</p><p>The compensation for the position is: $106,250.00 - $125,000.00Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity, <em>and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.</em></p>Accounting Manager - Financial Reporting<p><em>The salary range for this position is $130,000-$135,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>The Manager of Financial Reporting will play a key role in both external and internal management reporting. This individual will work closely with Financial Planning and Analysis, Treasury, Tax, Regional Finance teams, and the Corporate Accounting team to consolidate and report the Company’s results. This individual will be responsible for the preparation and review of the disclosures included in its 10-Q and 10-K as well as assist with internal management reporting, reporting to government agencies, and standalone entity audits. A successful candidate for this role will be strong in both technical accounting and analytical skills and have strong communication skills.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Review of consolidated balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, and footnotes in accordance with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements</li><li>Involvement in the internal reporting process on a monthly basis, including preparation and review of the monthly reporting package and analysis, as well as working with the business unit finance teams to streamline process and improve content</li><li>Review and prepare as necessary consolidation and intercompany elimination entries</li><li>Prepare and approve chart of account updates</li><li>Monitor and analyze accounting data loaded to the system monthly</li><li>Review support to be provided to external auditors</li><li>Review and prepare, when necessary, standalone entity external audited financial statements and footnotes on an as-needed basis</li><li>Assist with the optimization of consolidation and reporting procedures, including reducing the time to close and reporting results</li><li>Ensure XBRL reporting requirements are met, including establishing best practices</li><li>Participate in the preparation of materials for the Company's Audit Committee of the Board of Directors meetings</li><li>Supervise seniors on the team and provide direction and oversight</li><li>Participate in assigned special projects as needed</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>Sr. Accountant<p><em>The salary range for this position is $95,000-$100,000, plus bonus and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>The new year is here! Want to be with a company that will ensure you get to enjoy it? You don't have to be a 'people person' to want to work for a company that prioritize cultivating a healthy work environment for their employees while emphasizing the importance of a work-life balance. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Purpose: </strong>The Broker-Dealer Regulatory Reporter is responsible for compiling, analyzing, and submitting accurate regulatory reports to relevant agencies, including the SEC, FINRA and CME, ensuring the brokerage firm adheres to all securities trading regulations.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary Responsibilities will include:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Data Collection and Analysis:</strong> Gather trade data from internal systems, analyze trading activity to identify potential compliance concerns related to market manipulation, insider trading, best execution, and other regulatory requirements. </li><li><strong>Report Generation:</strong> Prepare and submit various regulatory reports including daily, weekly, and monthly reports such as CFTC FORM 1-FR, FINRA FOCUS, and other required filings based on specific regulatory guidelines. </li><li><strong>Compliance Monitoring:</strong> Monitor trading activity for potential violations of regulatory rules and internal policies, escalating issues to compliance officers when necessary. </li><li><strong>Regulatory Updates:</strong> Stay informed about changes in securities regulations and industry best practices, updating reporting procedures accordingly. </li><li><strong>Data Validation:</strong> Perform quality checks on data accuracy to ensure the integrity of regulatory reports. </li><li><strong>Collaboration:</strong> Work with various departments including accounting, trading, compliance, operations, and legal to gather information and address regulatory concerns. </li><li><strong>Audit Support:</strong> Assist internal and external auditors with regulatory reporting related inquiries. </li></ul>Senior Accountant<p>Newark Delaware client is looking to staff a Senior Accountant with strong SEC experience. This Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts, preparing and analyzing financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP or IFRS, reconcile accounts, ensure SOX compliance, assisting with budget analysis, overseeing the month-end and year-end close processes, supervising junior accounts and providing guidance on accounting principles, and support management with financial decision-making by providing data insights. The successful candidate for this role will have sharp analytical skills, excellent time management abilities, and strong written and verbal communication skills.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Overseeing the monthly financial statement close process for assigned business units or functional areas, ensuring the accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions.</p><p>• Assisting in the preparation, review, and analysis of account reconciliations for companies and/or designated functions.</p><p>• Ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements.</p><p>• Assisting in the preparation of the monthly reporting packages, including comparative analysis of current and prior period actual results for internal and external reporting.</p><p>• Collaborating with internal and external auditors, Controller's Group, and Business Units to accomplish goals.</p><p>• Participating in special projects and the implementation of changes in FASB/GAAP, as needed.</p><p>• Working closely with other departments and Business Units regarding accounting activities.</p><p>• Proactively addressing any accounting/reporting issues or concerns.</p><p>• Participating in planning processes at project and departmental level.</p><p><br></p>Senior Accountant<p><em>The salary range for this position is $105,000-$110,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Join the wave of young finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies. </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES</strong></p><ul><li>Support and participate in the monthly financial statement close process for Business Unit or functional area of responsibility, ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely as well as analyzing and reviewing financial statements and variances. Consult and liaise with operating unit finance personnel on accounting issues. (40%)</li><li>Prepare, review and analyze account reconciliations for companies and/or designated functions within Business Unit or functional area of responsibility. Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements. (20%)</li><li>Prepare the monthly reporting packages, including analysis of current actual results to prior period actual results for use in internal and external reporting. Assists in the accounting, analysis and budgeting of various accounts in coordination with FP& A. (20%)</li><li>Interact with internal and external auditors, Controller's Group and Business Units as required to accomplish goals. (10%)</li><li>Assist, as needed, in special projects and the implementation of changes in FASB/GAAP. (10%)</li></ul><p><strong>JOB SCOPE</strong></p><ul><li>Perform day-to-day activities associated with the monthly financial statement close process.</li><li>Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely.</li><li>Proactively notify Principal, Manager or Director of any accounting/reporting issues or concerns. </li><li>Work closely with other departments and Business Units regarding accounting activities. </li><li>Work output has considerable impact on the work of other financial functions, reporting and decision making processes. Impact on earnings focuses on appropriate utilization / development of resources. </li><li>Work with various parties, both within the Controller's Group as well as other areas of the company, to accomplish goals, resolve issues and enhance and improve processes. Contact with others requires tact and persuasiveness. </li><li>Work is varied and somewhat difficult in nature, but usually involves limited responsibility. Requires moderate exercise of judgment, initiative, and ingenuity to select the most appropriate course of action.</li><li>May participate in planning processes at project and departmental level.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>SEC Reporting Manager<p><em>The salary range for this position is $150,000-$170,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘When is it okay for me to start making everything pumpkin spice flavored?’ and ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with development and maintenance of critical global accounting policies and help define ongoing process for technical accounting research and global policy setting</li><li>Monitor, understand and identify potential impact of new accounting and SEC standards on financial statements and disclosures</li><li>Assist to develop, maintain, and ensure compliance with internal controls related to global accounting policies and new accounting and reporting guidance issued by the SEC</li><li>Work closely with external auditors on complex technical issues and new guidance implementation</li><li>Respond to complex, non-routine accounting inquiries related to topics such as revenue recognition, purchase accounting, acquisitions, derivatives, leases, debt and equity transactions, share-based compensation and other matters</li><li>Develop content and facilitate training sessions for relevant accounting topics</li><li>Support key customers, including Treasury, Legal, Tax, Investor Relations, FP& A and operational teams as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>Associate Staff Accountant<p><em>The salary range for this position is $70,000-$85,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION</strong></p><p><strong> </strong>Perform a variety of accounting assignments within a Business Unit or functional area of responsibility. Record and report financial transactions, reconcile accounts and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements. Produce accurate and timely financial statements as needed, including, if appropriate, FERC based financial statements. Participate, as needed, in the planning and analysis function for the Business Unit or functional area of responsibility in coordination with FP& A. Maintain and identify opportunities to enhance internal controls and support regulatory compliance and business planning by performing analyses. Work closely with other departments and business units regarding accounting activities.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Primary Duties</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES</strong></p><ul><li>Support and participate in the monthly financial statement close process for Business Unit or functional area of responsibility, ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely as well as analyzing and reviewing financial statements and variances. Consult and liaise with operating unit finance personnel on accounting issues. (40%)</li><li>Prepare, review and analyze account reconciliations for companies and/or designated functions within Business Unit or functional area of responsibility. Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements. (20%)</li><li>Prepare the monthly reporting packages, including analysis of current actual results to prior period actual results for use in internal and external reporting. Assists in the accounting, analysis and budgeting of various accounts in coordination with FP& A. (20%)</li><li>Interact with internal and external auditors, Controller's Group and Business Units as required to accomplish goals. (10%)</li><li>Assist, as needed, in special projects and the implementation of changes in FASB/GAAP. (10%)</li></ul><p><strong>Job Scope</strong></p><ul><li>Perform day-to-day activities associated with the monthly financial statement close process.</li><li>Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely.</li><li>Proactively notify Principal, Manager or Director of any accounting/reporting issues or concerns. </li><li>Work closely with other departments and Business Units regarding accounting activities. </li><li>Work output has considerable impact on the work of other financial functions, reporting and decision making processes. Impact on earnings focuses on appropriate utilization / development of resources. </li><li>Work with various parties, both within the Controller's Group as well as other areas of the company, to accomplish goals, resolve issues and enhance and improve processes. Contact with others requires tact and persuasiveness. </li><li>Work is varied and somewhat difficult in nature, but usually involves limited responsibility. Requires moderate exercise of judgment, initiative, and ingenuity to select the most appropriate course of action.</li><li>May participate in planning processes at project and departmental level.</li></ul><p><br></p>SEC Reporting Manager<p><em>The salary range for this position is $145,000-$150,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new SEC Reporting Manager. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.</p><p><br></p><p>1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees</p><p>2) They have higher bonus structures</p><p>3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.</p><p>4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)</p><p>5) And more…</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>- Supervise key aspects of the SEC and FERC reporting process, including drafting disclosures, processing changes, ensuring accuracy and consistency throughout the document, maintaining quarterly list of disclosure items and coordinating with the printer.</p><p>- Interact with Business Units, Controller's Group, Investor Relations, Treasury, internal and external legal counsel, and the internal and external auditors to accomplish goals and ensure efficiency and effectiveness of information exchange.</p><p>- Research and appropriately apply new accounting pronouncements; benchmark SEC filings from other companies.</p><p>- Complete key financial and disclosure controls to ensure a strong control environment.</p><p>- Assist as appropriate in the supervision of staff accountants, including the review of information prepared to ensure completion of tie-out binders, checklists, etc.</p>