Position Overview:

Catch Co is looking for an Accounting Manager to be part of our rapidly growing team based in Chicago. In this role, you will be responsible for all AP & AR and a variety of other accounting functions. You will act as trusted advisor to the Sr Director of Finance, COO and Leadership Team for accounting-related matters. This role will report directly to the Sr Director of Finance.

What you will do:

Accounting

• Assisting with the preparation of the monthly close and all supporting workpapers (journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting)
• Review expense allocations and improve integrations between systems (Quickbooks / Bill.com / Expensify / Gusto)
• Collect and maintain accurate costing data

AP & AR

• Enter payables (vendor invoices & expense reports)
• Ensure the successful execution of all payments-related activities
• Be the key point person for internal and external vendors
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex payment and vendor issues
• Ensure timely, accurate completion of all billing and collections activities
• Implement process improvement and task automation

Strategic Initiatives

• Assist the Sr Director of Finance with the preparation of the annual budget
• Assist with projects including implementations, documentation and process improvement
• Assist with annual financial audits and tax return preparation
• Support Operations with purchase orders, shipments, invoicing, and receiving
• Complete any other responsibilities that may be assigned by the Sr Director of Finance

What makes this a special opportunity:

• We are a dynamic early-stage startup with tons of momentum (ranked #435 on the 2017 Inc. 500 list of the fastest growing private companies)
• We place a premium on building a great culture made up of great people
• You will work with and learn from experienced leaders who have a track record of building successful companies
• We are based in Chicago’s West Loop (one of the best restaurant neighborhoods in the world), with easy access to all major public transportation systems

What experience you need:

• BA/BS degree in accounting (required); CPA is a plus

• Experience with accounts payable, expense reporting, bank reconciliations and related journal entries
• Organized, detail-oriented, and have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong desire to work in a challenging role that provides meaningful growth opportunities
• A team player who can work cross‐functionally at all levels of the organization
• Exceptional research skills and resourcefulness
• Intermediate or higher level skill with Microsoft Office Products, Excel in particular
• Experience using QuickBooks and/or Bill.com is a plus

What will make you successful:

• Curiosity: Always seeking to understand “why”. Always looking to make things better.
• Passion: You are driven by a love for what you do
• Optimism: The ability to bounce back quickly when something doesn’t work
• Action: Knowing when to shift from planning to doing
• Honesty: Transparency with customers, partners and teammates
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Data-driven mindset