Manager, Financial Accounting

Financial Planning and AnalysisFinancial Planning and AnalysisFull TimeRemoteTeam 51-200Since 1898H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Illinois

Posted

9 days ago

Salary

$100K - $125K / year

Bachelor Degree6 yrs expEnglishERPOracle

Job Description

• General supervision of Financial Accounting operations, including, but not limited to: resource management/allocation, staff development, ensuring monthly and quarterly deadlines are being met, ensuring teams remain engaged and efficient, and ensuring that staff are working collaboratively with their counterparts throughout Financial Affairs and the EVP Office. • Overseeing and managing close (quarterly, monthly, annually) and multiple Audits: With direct support from Lead and Senior Accountants, and direction from the Assistant Controller, the Accounting Manager will be responsible for managing period close and associated reporting and audit requirements. • Business process development & documentation: Working with the Assistant Controller, Controller, and other departments in Financial Affairs and the Office of the EVP, to develop new business processes to help improve operations from an end user perspective. • Coordinate collaboration with other Financial Affairs departments: This includes collaborating with teams during quarterly and fiscal year end close to ensure all university departments are operating in compliance with GAAP and university policy. • General relationship management and customer service: The manager will be the main point of contact for all issues related to Financial Statements, the general ledger, and accounting entries.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor degree in Accounting, or related business Bachelor degree, required.
  • Minimum 6 years experience in Accounting or Audit required.
  • 2-3 years supervisory experience required.
  • Consulting, public accounting, higher education, or internal accounting management experience strongly required.
  • Oracle General Ledger or other ERP Ledger experience required.
  • CPA or Advanced degree strongly preferred.
  • Self-motivated individual able to work in changing environment;
  • Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of constituents at a variety of levels throughout the University, and the ability to work independently as well as manage others;
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented in order to track, manage, and resolve multiple open issues in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner required;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate with clarity, tact, and courtesy, and demonstrate judgment and discretion in the sharing of sensitive information required;
  • Individual who is resourceful, flexible, and able to anticipate and resolve problems effectively and has a capacity for understanding the relationship of specific tasks to the broader operations and administrative functions required;
  • Proven outstanding analytical and problem solving skills required.

Benefits

  • Working for a stable and well-known University.
  • Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Retirement plan matching contribution of 8%.
  • Tuition waivers for employees *and* dependents.
  • Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!

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