Accounting & Finance Consultant

DLC, an Addison Group Company, is adding talent to its Chicago-based team of full-time, salaried Accounting & Finance Consultants!

We are currently seeking experienced Accounting & Finance Professionals who want to join a fantastic team of talented Consultants, tasked with supporting our clients in a wide range of interim and project-based Accounting needs all while in a stable, full-time position.

DLC currently serves clients across five markets: Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Orange County. Our client portfolio includes industry-leading organizations such as Sony Pictures, Disney, Amgen, Nestle, Sephora, Tyson, Genentech, Walgreens, Takeda and a multitude of venture capital firms, hedge funds and private equity firms.

As a DLC Consultant, you will deliver solutions across a diverse range of industries, companies, and functional disciplines. Daily, you will work directly with finance and operating executives, providing expertise on high-impact initiatives and helping clients solve complex business challenges.

What You May Work On:

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING & REPORTING

• Manage full-cycle accounting processes, including month-end close optimization, consolidated financial statement preparation, and reporting package development.

• Prepare and support SEC reporting requirements, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, S-1, S-3, and S-4, and analyze and implement new FASB pronouncements.

• Lead post-merger integrations and coordinate financial and operational audits.

• Develop, review, and document internal control policies and procedures to strengthen compliance and financial reporting.

FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS

• Develop annual operating plans, quarterly forecasts/reforecasts, and multi-year strategic plans.

• Perform financial modeling and analysis, including pricing, cost-to-serve, capital expenditures, acquisitions/divestitures, and product, channel, and customer profitability.

• Evaluate marketing and advertising ROI, conduct benchmarking analyses, and refine cost allocation methodologies.

• Support R&D budgeting and develop complex forecasting models and decision-support tools.

FINANCIAL SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION

• Lead financial system implementations and upgrades by defining business requirements, managing software selection, and serving as the liaison between Finance and IT.

• Design charts of accounts, develop and execute testing plans, and create financial reports using ERP and reporting tools.

• Identify and implement process improvements while providing post-implementation support and troubleshooting.

PROCESS DOCUMENTATION AND REDESIGN

• Document current-state ("as-is") processes through narratives and flowcharts, implement best practice recommendations, and align workflows with new system capabilities.

• Ensure business processes comply with regulatory requirements and support operational efficiency.

INTERIM OR “GAP” FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Provide interim finance leadership during periods of growth, reorganization, mergers, acquisitions, or relocations.

• Evaluate roles and responsibilities, document processes, improve workflow efficiency, and identify productivity opportunities.

• Develop accurate position descriptions and train newly hired staff to ensure operational continuity.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Lead projects by defining objectives, scope, resource requirements, deliverables, and project timelines.

• Develop project and communication plans while coordinating cross-functional teams, process owners, and subject matter experts.

• Manage project risks and develop contingency plans to ensure successful, on-time, and on-budget project delivery.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's in Accounting or Business Administration with an Accounting focus required.

• 2+ years of Big 4 or top public accounting firm experience preferred.

• 4+ years of corporate general ledger experience.

• CPA certification desired.

• Experience drafting SEC filings (10-Qs and 10-Ks) preferred.

• Solid understanding of GAAP.

• Able to research complex accounting transactions and communicate applicable accounting guidance.

• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley internal control compliance and required documentation preferred.

• Advanced hands-on experience with at least one major ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, etc.

• System implementation experience preferred but not required.

• Advanced knowledge of Excel and proficient in standard workplace applications, including Microsoft Word and Outlook.

• Ability to meet deadlines, multi-task efficiently and manage individuals.

• Strong knowledge of accounting, strong analytical capabilities and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits & Compensation:

• Competitive healthcare benefits that include medical, dental, and vision

• 401k retirement plan including employer match

• Paid time off and company-paid holidays

• Paid parental leave

• Family planning reimbursement program

• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage options

• Learning and Development resources

• Commitment to work-life balance and comprehensive onboarding and on-going personal and career development

$100-$165K; Compensation for this position varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. The compensation may also include incentive compensation in the form of discretionary bonuses.