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Robert Half Director of Technical Accounting and Reporting in Chicago, Illinois
Description
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
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 Director of Technical Accounting and Reporting position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.
1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees
2) They have higher bonus structures
3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.
4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)
5) And more…
Responsibilities
• Serve as the technical resource on GAAP and SEC rules and regulations and engage with business partners to ensure all relevant accounting issues and complex transactions are identified; and assist in structuring transactions to maximize operating and accounting goals.
• Support the finance and accounting team with timely and insightful research, documentation, and guidance on technical accounting matters, including complex and non-standard transactions.
• Follow emerging accounting issues and proactively analyze their impact on the Company’s results and financial position and implement new accounting standards.
• Manage accounting and reporting for M& A, equity, stock-based compensation, leasing, and revenue for compliance with relevant ASC guidance.
• Assist with the preparation/review of audit schedules for annual audit, and lead preparation and review of financial statements, footnote disclosures, MD& A, and other relevant reporting matters.
• Prepare cash flows, stockholders’ roll forward, EPS calculation, stock-based compensation, and accounting for non-routine transactions.
Requirements
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, and CPA required.
• 8+ years of experience in accounting; including Big 4 public accounting experience and experience with financial reporting in a public company.
• Extensive experience with complex and significant business combinations, M& A transaction and purchase accounting, Pro Forma financial statements, accounting policy alignment, and goodwill impairment testing preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of SEC Reporting, US GAAP and internal control process required; some international exposure is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to research and interpret accounting guidance, draft accounting memos to support conclusions, and coordinate with external auditors to ensure alignment on positions.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently and as committed; able to multi-task and adapt quickly to a dynamic work environment.
• Experience working in the technology / software sector, or within a rapidly scaling global organization is a plus.
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
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