Accounting tutor Jobs in Chicago, IL

About HUB International/Specialty Program Group

At HUB International, we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in protecting and supporting the aspirations of individuals, families, and businesses. We help our clients evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees to learn, grow, and make a difference. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique, regional culture while leveraging support and resources from our corporate centers of excellence.

HUB is a global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a boundaryless array of business insurance, employee benefits, risk services, personal insurance, retirement, and private wealth management products and services. With over $5 billion in revenue and almost 20,000 employees in 600 offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in mergers and acquisitions.

Specialty Program Group ("SPG"), a wholly owned subsidiary of HUB, was founded in 2015 with the singular purpose of building a world-class specialty insurance intermediary by acquiring best-in-class underwriting and niche businesses and providing the resources they needed to grow. Now a portfolio of companies, SPG manages $4B Gross Written Premiums, with organic growth of over 10% since its founding and 1,000+ employees in over 35 offices across the United States.

About the Position

The Accounting Manager reports directly to the SPG Director of Accounting and is responsible for providing accounting oversight and leadership for several established entities within the specialty insurance space. This role requires strong ownership mentality and the ability to manage accounting operations across multiple entities while ensuring compliance with GAAP and HUB Corporate Accounting Policy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee accounting operations for multiple established entities

• Provide leadership and ownership for day-to-day accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance

• Ensure transactional accounting compliance with GAAP and company policies, meeting month-end close timeline deadlines

• Oversee month-end close processes, including reconciliations and financial statement preparation

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices across managed entities

• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting matters

• Manage and develop accounting team members, including performance management and goal setting

• Serve as primary point of contact for accounting-related inquiries for assigned entities

• Support special projects and initiatives as needed

Experience and Knowledge Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Minimum of 5-7 years of accounting experience with demonstrated management and oversight responsibilities

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and entities simultaneously

• Strong ownership mentality with ability to work independently

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Strongly Preferred:

• Insurance industry experience

• CPA certification

• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting systems

• Experience managing accounting for multiple entities or business units

Location: Hybrid environment - open to any location with a HUB Office in the US

Join Our Team

Do you believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and transformation? Do you thrive in a supportive and client focused work environment? Are you looking for an opportunity to help build and drive change in a rapidly growing and evolving organization? When you join HUB International, you will be part of a community of learners and doers focused on our Core Values: entrepreneurship, teamwork, integrity, accountability, and service.

Department Accounting & FinanceRequired Experience: 5-7 years of relevant experienceRequired Travel: No Travel RequiredRequired Education: Bachelor's degree (4-year degree)

HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

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