We are seeking a highly motivated, hands-on, results driven Senior Manager - Accounting and Finance. In this role you will report directly to the Financial Controller, who reports to the global CFO and work together in managing a $250m plus business, and its month-end financial close process and all related required stakeholder reporting, partner with cross-functional leaders to drive strategic initiatives, and enhance departmental processes, striving to improve productivity and efficiency. The ideal candidate should be a strong leader who is highly commercial and is a team player who thrives at multi-tasking in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. This position requires hybrid work flexibility to meet at our downtown Chicago office building three-four times per week and will require intermittent travel to our facilities nationwide.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Partner with department managers and executives to provide guidance with financial analyses, budget tracking, metrics and reporting, including close relationship with sales and operations
- Assist with FP&A in leading the continuous improvement of financial reporting, analysis of balance sheet and income statement fluctuations, forecasting and driving strategic initiatives and process improvements
- Collaborate with G&A business partners such as legal, IT & HR on various ad-hoc reporting and support requests
- Review accounting documentation, such as journal entries and account reconciliations, to ensure completeness and accuracy of records along with compliance with US GAAP, internal controls, policies and procedures
- Build and manage strong relationships with other functions within the Company, including finance, sales and operations, to ensure that financial results and initiatives are shared in a timely manner, driving performance by setting goals and fostering an environment to achieve those goals
- Liaise and work with the business development team and be part of joint presentations to customers and potential customers.
- Maintain strong controls and processes within accounting operations; enhance, design, maintain and review internal controls and corporate policies and procedures
- Partner with external audit firm in managing audit requests to drive timely completion annual audits
- Management oversight of Payroll accounting processes, including compliance with the internal expense policy
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related Business field
- Minimum 7 years’ experience
- Strong leadership skills and experience managing teams
- CPA or similar licensure
- Strong working knowledge of US GAAP
- Excellent communication, including the ability to interact with all organization levels.
- Motivated self-starter who thrives on taking ownership with limited oversight, has a continuous improvement mindset, and a strong work ethic
- Adaptability and enthusiasm for new challenges, innate curiosity and a passion for learning
- A collaborative mindset that is open to giving and receiving ideas, perspectives and feedback
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects with competing priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- High proficiency with Excel
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Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
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