Cohesion is a leading Intelligent Buildings software solution that is disrupting how buildings operate and how people engage with buildings – from real estate owners, operators, building engineers, to tenants and visitors. Our cutting-edge converged IoT-enabled platform brings together building systems, building software, and business applications into a single portal on web and mobile platforms to forge the path to autonomous buildings.  

In this role, you will support our Finance and Operations team, which will be a group of data and number-savvy professionals that partner with the product and sales team to unlock all their potential. The Accountant will be responsible for reporting, analysis and presentation of company-wide financial data while implementing process improvements that make us more efficient. 

This role will report directly to the VP of Finance and Operations and will work in a highly visible role that works cross-functionally with leadership throughout the organization. 

We're a growing startup and we believe that we will be a Unicorn one day. We're now past the hardest stage of the company (i.e. the first three years), but still small enough that a single person has a surprising amount of autonomy and can make a meaningful impact. Your ideas will always have an audience and we believe in radical candor. We're curious, fun, a little intense, and kind of obsessed with changing the real estate industry. Does that sound like a great way to grow your career? Let's get into the details: 

 
What You Will Do:  

• Monitoring department spending and budgets 

• Auditing and analyzing financial performance per department 

• Assist in establishing financial controls for internal teams  

• Advise on cost reduction measures for the business 

• Compile and present monthly budget and financial reports 

• Oversee company payroll processing 

• Processing and entering vendor payments 

• Monthly Invoicing of SaaS fees and implementation fees 

• Review of employee expense reports 

• Keeping account books and systems up to date  

• Financial forecasting and risk analysis 

• Support quarterly and annual planning and budgeting cycles 

• Effectively communicate plans, variances and insights to leadership 

• Manage ad hoc projects, develop project plans, and monitor performance 

• Support the VP Finance and Operations with projects that will inform company strategy 

Required Qualifications  

• 2-5 years of experience in an Accounting-focused role  

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, finance, or accounting 

• Highly organized and detail-oriented who can operate independently and take initiative with little direction  

• Detail-oriented, able to problem solve using existing tools, and produce reports with minimal errors in a fast-paced environment 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills  

• Excellent documentation and reporting skills 

• Ability to work closely with and influence stakeholders 

• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills 

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills. Exposure to Access and SQL 

• Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on management capacity 

 
Desired Background / Experience: 

• Interest in the technology and real estate industries  

• Highly efficient with Microsoft Office suite, with advanced knowledge of Excel (i.e. Vlookups, Pivot tables), PowerPoint and QuickBooks. 

• Humble and hungry self-starter with a strong desire to learn, drive improvements, and evolve 

• Highly motivated with both an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong team mentality 

• Ability to analyze business problems and find solutions need to be able to diagnose problems based on information given to them by others. They then analyze relevant information to solve the problems. 

• Critical-thinking skills - must be able to figure out what information is relevant to their work. They also must be able to evaluate the costs and benefits of alternative solutions before making a recommendation. 

What you can expect from Cohesion   

Cohesion is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees in the United States. Our benefits are designed to invest in our employees— and their family’s —well-being, including investments in their health, happiness, and well-being.  

• Receiving a competitive compensation package including an annual performance bonus  

• Eligible for generous benefits such as health/dental/vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, and an employer sponsored 401k match program 

• Eligibility to participate in our Transit Benefits Program to receive tax-free benefits to assist with commuting costs 

• Receiving a monthly cell phone reimbursement 

• Eligibility to participate in the Wellness Reimbursement Program after 6 months of employment 

• Enjoying a responsible unlimited PTO program to help employees manage work life harmony 

• Enjoying a Week of Catch-Up during the last week of the calendar year to catch up on work or personal things so you can start the new year with a clean slate 

• 2-way flexibility of work schedules 

• Dressing for your day   

• Working in an open environment with creative optional brainstorming sessions for all employees   

• Participating in an Annual All Staff Meetings that is a two-day mix of professional development and fun 

• Participating in an all-employee lunch per month, an all-employee breakfast per month, and monthly social event 

• Enjoying a hybrid work environment, including access to a great 6,000 square foot office space in Chicago with office snacks and drinks and breakout rooms 

• Enjoying family leave benefits   

At Cohesion, we see diversity and inclusion as a source of strength. We believe building trust and innovation are best achieved through diverse thought and practice. Individuals seeking employment at Cohesion are considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.