Technical Accounting Manager
Company: Robert Half
Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Description
Exciting career-building opportunity at a rapidly growing company.
Hybrid Role - Primarily Remote!
To apply to this role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at
john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
Job Description:
Closely liaison with segment and business unit teams to provide
oversight and proactive support on technical accounting matters,
including researching the appropriate accounting guidance and
documenting (or reviewing) conclusions
Implement and prepare (or review) more standardized segment-level
financial statement and reserve analysis to identify and understand
any unusual trends and ensure the appropriate application of US
GAAP.
Lead quarterly meetings with Segment CFOs and Controllers to
understand trends in the business, identify and determine the
related accounting implications of new transactions or changes in
the business and reinforce and ensure compliance with Company
accounting policies
Participate in segment and business unit balance sheet reviews
Provide proactive support for any new business acquisitions or
divestitures, including performing opening balance sheet reviews
and coordinating with 3rd party specialists on valuation
procedures
Establish quarterly "roundtable" meetings with Segment Finance
teams and other functional teams in Finance (e.g., Treasury, Tax
and Internal Audit) to communicate deliverable timelines, policy,
personnel and systems updates, key cross-functional initiatives,
etc.
Support implementation of new accounting guidance, policies,
etc.
Coordinate with and support external auditors for quarterly reviews
and annual audit
Prepare deliverables for Sr. Leadership and Audit Committee, as
needed
Minimal travel required (less than 15%)
Requirements
Job Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Accounting
Masters degree in Accounting or MBA strongly preferred
CPA is strongly preferred
7 - 10 years of progressive accounting experience
Large public accounting and/or large US public company experience
strongly preferred
Strong understanding and experience in practically applying US
GAAP, including in areas such as revenue recognition, inventory,
CECL, impairment analysis, purchase accounting, restructuring and
leases
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to
quickly establish a personal brand within the organization to drive
cross functional collaboration and influence resources outside
one's direct responsibility.
Ability to lead through influence
Curious mindset and desire to work directly with segment and
business unit management to pragmatically resolve issues and
questions
Engaging approach that builds rapport and cohesiveness within the
team
Insightful ability to identify trends and themes for continuous
improvement across the function
Ability to overcome obstacles and achieve objectives, changing
direction along the way to achieve business objectives
Motivated by and thrives in a fast-paced environment with frequent
ad hoc requests and changing priorities.
Manufacturing experience is a plus
Experience with Oracle ERP system, Hyperion, OneStream, a plus
Must have strong experience with Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint and
Word.
To apply to this role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at
john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent
solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to
opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and
permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting,
technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and
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contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision,
dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary
professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k)
plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
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