Senior Accountant

2 weeks ago


Chicago, United States Buckingham Search Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Overview

We're partnered with a holding company that specializes in mergers & acquisitions of industry-leading technology companies. The company has seen success due to strategic investment and operation of its' portfolio, and with a consistent average of 20-30 M&As per year, the business shows no signs of slowing down.

The team is looking for a Senior Accountant It is a newly created role and will report directly to the Controller with high-visibility to the CFO as well as Finance Leaders across the operating companies. Day-to-day work is interesting and not like your typical accounting role, tasks entail a lot of variation such as M&A support, purchase accounting, special projects, etc. Growth potential is huge in this role as the position will be poised for advancement to Controllership

Responsibilities:

  • Implement and maintain consistent accounting practices across portfolio companies.
  • Ensure timely and accurate month-end accounting closes for portfolio companies and holding company.
  • Assist with preparation of consolidated financial reports for the holding company.
  • Oversee offshore and potential US-based resources
  • Support the financial onboarding of newly acquired companies and their finance leaders.
  • Manage audit work for the holding company and its portfolio companies.
  • Support the building of annual budgets across the portfolio.
  • Assist organization-wide initiatives such as system migrations, improving processes & controls, compliance with accounting guidelines, metrics tracking, etc.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting
  • Solid understanding of GAAP compliance
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience in public accounting, industry, or a combination of the two
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite, with advanced working knowledge of Excel
  • Systems Integrations and Mergers and Acquisitions knowledge
  • QuickBooks knowledge helpful
  • Microsoft Business Central knowledge preferred

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