Accounting Manager

Client Solutions Chicago,Illinois United States

What to expect when you join the Sikich family

Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through varied perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth – for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.

The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you.

Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice.

Do you want to work with other skilled practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference? Are you seeking a supportive environment backed by a deep and extensive set of skillsets? Are you ready to make an impact and be acknowledged for your contributions? If you answered yes to these questions, we see a mutually beneficial and gratifying relationship on the horizon!

Are you ready to grow with us?

Accounting Manager

We are currently seeking an Accounting Manager who shares our passion for helping our clients build exceptional companies. Accounting Managers are leaders who partner with our client’s boards, investors, CEOs, and leadership teams. In addition, they mentor and guide a variety of global personnel ounting Managers lead and oversee client and internal teams to drive projects from start to completion while tracking tangible milestones and benchmarks.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in accounting and finance and have demonstrated a track record of managing teams and projects effectively. Accounting Managers are responsible for overseeing staff who execute a wide range of technical financial processes, from transactional accounting and cash flow forecasting to board-level reporting and revenue and expense budgeting. While they are well-versed in finance and accounting, they will also be required to interact with almost every aspect of a company’s operations, including corporate strategy, IT, marketing, sales, operations, and human resources.

They are logical, creative, process-driven, autonomous specialists responsible for the design, integration, and implementation of key systems and processes that CEOs and leadership teams will rely upon to run their companies. Accounting Managers also give frequent and formal feedback to both team members and clients and must lean into and navigate tough conversations in an effective, tactful manner.

Reporting to a Director the Manager will be...

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Responsibilities Include:

• Overseeing and executing of daily accounting and finance responsibilities at our clients, especially core accounting functions like AR, AP, and month-end close (MEC)
• Analyzing, developing, and working with client teams to implement financial and operational infrastructure for clients
• Managing and executing project work deliverables, including qualitative and quantitative tasks and analytics to accelerate revenue growth and profitability
• Creating monthly reporting packages, cash flow forecasts, and documentation of key processes and controls
• Maintaining strong attention to detail to ensure a consistent work product
• Directly managing projects to ensure project milestones and deliverables are met
• Assessing and tackling project issues as they arise in a logical, data-driven manner
• Providing real-time feedback and updates to project teams and clients on a routine basis

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience required
• Prior consulting experience with proven ability to manage multiple client service teams and client relationships
• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field (degrees focusing on accounting or finance preferred)
• Ability to achieve desired results by holding others accountable and leading teams
• Familiar with GAAP concepts and interpretation of guidance
• Mastery of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially with discussing technical concepts and distilling them into actionable steps for your team and/or clients
• Self-starter, creative problem solver, and thrives under limited supervision
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills
• Proven track record of improving financial and operational processes, preferably with growth-stage companies
• Ability to adapt to a changing working environment, pivoting with new…