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Accounting ManagerSikich • Chicago, IL, United States
Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Sikich • Chicago, IL, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

Manager- Client Accounting Services (US - Remote / Hybrid)

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 at Sikich. Accounting 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...

Projects & 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 priorities, communicating change effectively, and driving alignment in execution with your teams and clients
  • Ability to work effectively both in a team environment and independently under tight deadlines and pressure
  • In addition, specific skills / experience required are as follows :

  • Servant Leader - You are hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture.
  • Solutions Focused - You see opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions.
  • Collaboration - You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.
  • Instills Trust - You do what you say, and you follow through on commitments, you act with integrity, you are consistent and are perceived as credible.
  • Impact & Influence Thinking - You gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives / objectives.
  • About Sikich

    Sikich is a global company specializing in Accounting, Advisory, and Technical professional services. With employees across the globe, Sikich ranks as one of the largest professional services companies in the United States. Our comprehensive skillsets, obtained over decades of experience as entrepreneurs, business owners and industry innovators, allow us to provide insights and transformative strategies to help strengthen every dimension of our clients' businesses.

    Sikich Total Rewards

    Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Sikich also takes pride in prioritizing team members' health, total wellbeing and time spent with family, friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors.

    In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $100,000-150,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

    Some examples of our many benefits :

  • Sikich maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental / physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Sikich, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization.
  • Sikich will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits.
  • Sikich offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards.
  • We also offer :

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Health, dental, vision, life, and accident / death / disability insurance options
  • HSA employer contribution
  • Nine (9) paid holidays annually.
  • A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children.
  • 401(k) with employer contributions
  • CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days.
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Generous employee referral bonus program
  • Client referral bonus program
  • Pet insurance
  • FORCE - Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities.
  • Want to learn more? Visit our Careers website or Glassdoor profile.

    Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D / V

    Official correspondence will come from a Sikich.com email address and applicants / candidates are invited to contact us directly to verify communications

    Sikich currently practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and attest services to its clients. Sikich LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich CPA LLC under which Sikich LLC provides Sikich CPA LLC with professional and support personnel and other services to support Sikich CPA LLC's performance of its professional services, and Sikich CPA LLC shares certain client information with Sikich LLC with respect to the provision of such services.

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