Corporate Accounting Director

1 day ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Great Wolf Lodge Full time
Job Summary:

This role is part of the Chicago-based Corporate Accounting team with responsibilities that include overseeing Corporate Accounting seniors and staff, managing corporate accounting closing procedures, reviewing and preparing monthly, quarterly, and year-end schedules and reconciliations; analyzing and recording recurring, non-recurring, and/or technically complex business transactions; assisting in the development, maintenance, and monitoring of accounting policies and procedures; and assisting with various accounting projects.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage and develop the Corporate Accounting seniors and staff in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
  • Prepare/review/approve journal entries and support for recurring, non-recurring, and/or technically complex accounting transactions.
  • Facilitate and complete monthly, quarterly, and annual closing procedures.
  • Manage consolidation processes in consolidation software.
  • Review and/or prepare account reconciliations and complete analytical reviews of balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure the accuracy and validity of transactions.
  • Support external auditors' year-end audits.
  • Participate in the continuous development and strengthening of internal controls.
  • Liaise with corporate departments with accounting for costs appropriately, including reviewing POs and invoices in the procure-to-pay system.
  • Lead/participate in special projects in the development and advancement of the Corporate Accounting department.
  • Assist with the review and preparation of establishing, implementing, and documenting policies and procedures.
  • Review and/or prepare monthly consolidated financial statements and complete supporting analysis and reports.
  • Utilize computer applications to compile, retrieve, and summarize accounting information for analyses and reporting purposes.
  • Assist with ad-hoc projects as they arise.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting and CPA certification required.
  • Minimum of 6 years of progressive accounting experience.
  • High level of organization and ability to manage to deadlines.
  • Strong technical accounting skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to complete tasks with a high level of accuracy.
  • Proficiency in using accounting software and highly skilled in Microsoft Excel – macros, v-lookups, and pivot tables.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work with all levels of management and employees; ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
  • Ability to work from our Chicago Corporate Headquarters on a hybrid-remote work schedule (M/F optional work from home and T/W/TH in-office).


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