Accounting Manager

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Job Description:

Join a fast-paced, innovative, data-driven startup named one of the 2021 Best Tech Startups In Chicago, that is changing the supply chain industry through real-time tracking and end-to-end visibility.

About the role

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for leading the accounting activities here at FourKites, a fast-growing technology company.  The primary responsibilities include managing the monthly/annual close process, defining accounting processes and procedures, filing state sales and use taxes, and interacting with external auditors. The position reports to the Corporate Controller and will play a key role in building the Finance team at FourKites. This person will also be involved in monthly reporting and review and analysis of monthly results with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead monthly close with clearly defined responsibilities, processes and timelines
  • Coordinate and interact with external auditors for annual audit
  • Manage a team of accountants that performs the accounting operational processes including AP, AR and Payroll
  • Work with external tax firms to prepare and file all required tax returns and other statutory filings
  • File the monthly/quarterly state sales and use tax returns
  • Implement internal controls and develop documentation
  • Evaluate and implement accounting processes and potential new systems that will support significant business growth
  • Establish and maintain policies and control procedures pertaining to all aspects of accounting
  • Research and document complex accounting treatments such as ASC606.
  • Participate in ad-hoc projects as needed by the business.
  • Perform historical and forward-looking financial analysis based on business needs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent degrees. CPA required.
  • 8+ Years of work experience in public accounting or accounting/finance teams of a SaaS company 
  • Strong technical GAAP accounting knowledge related to typical SaaS company transactions
  • Proficiency with Intacct or similar accounting and planning software
  • Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills
  • Proven ability to multitask and work well under pressure in a fast-paced team environment
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills with an attention to detail
  • Experience leading monthly close and defining accounting processes and procedures
  • Experience filing state sales and use tax returns in multiple states
  • Experience working with global teams
  • Advanced MS Office skills – particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Named one of Forbes’ Next Billion-Dollar Startups, FourKites is on a mission to transform the world’s supply chains with the most powerful technology on the planet. With a customer base that includes 18 of the top-20 food and beverage companies and nine of the top-10 CPG companies, the company combines the largest network of real-time logistics data with machine learning to help its customers lower costs, improve on-time performance and strengthen end-customer relationships. We are a customer-obsessed organization, wholeheartedly committed to helping our customers succeed and drive long-term value. 

The empathy we exhibit with our customers applies internally, as well. At FourKites, a positive work culture is a priority, and team members benefit from structured employee development plans, mentorship and training programs, quarterly review and promotions processes, affinity group memberships and competitive benefits packages. Click here to learn more about our team and our corporate values.

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Location

110 North Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606

An Insider's view of FourKites

How does your team reward individual success?

We find that getting to know what motivates a team member allows us to give more valuable and appreciated rewards and recognition. It could be a team meeting shout out for a job well done, a gift card through our wish list program, an exciting new project that allows the employee to work with new teams or departments or even a spot bonus.

Amanda

Director, Talent & Development, Talent Acquisitions

What projects are you most excited about?

I had the privilege of being involved in the development of Appointment Manager and providing feedback when it was just a "simple" calendar designed to assist our customers in organizing appointments based on real-time ETAs. The utilization of this tool yields significant time savings, making it an undeniable favorite of mine.

Kayla

Customer Enablement Manager

How has your career grown since starting at the company?

From day one, I have been encouraged to explore my professional interests. I had only been an individual contributor in previous roles but was interested in people management – here, I have had the opportunity to grow into a manager role and the company has sponsored my participation in leadership programs to support my professional development.

Helen

Manager of Professional Services

How do you empower your team to be more creative?

The design team goes beyond being creative. We are strategic thinkers who execute scalable and sustainable product user experiences for our customers. Empathy is at the core of our design and more importantly, the entire FourKites company. I always encourage my team to think through our customer's lens in order to be the most impactful.

James

VP of Global User Experience

What are FourKites Perks + Benefits

FourKites Benefits Overview

We provide an elite tier of benefits and wellness programs, have a bias for promoting within, and an array of global culture & connection programs and committees, such as DEI Employee Councils, FourKites Pride, and FourKites Women's groups.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Hybrid work model
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
Mandated unconscious bias training
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Wellness days
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Company sponsored family events
Fertility benefits
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Bereavement leave benefits
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Recreational clubs
Fitness stipend
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks

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