Sikich · 15 hours ago
Accounting Manager
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expSikich is a global company specializing in Accounting, Advisory, and Technical professional services. They are currently seeking an Accounting Manager who will lead and oversee client and internal teams to drive projects from start to completion while tracking tangible milestones and benchmarks.
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Responsibilities
Overseeing and executing of daily accounting and finance responsibilities at our clients, especially core accounting functions like AR, AP, and month-end close (MEC)
Analyzing, developing, and working with client teams to implement financial and operational infrastructure for clients
Managing and executing project work deliverables, including qualitative and quantitative tasks and analytics to accelerate revenue growth and profitability
Creating monthly reporting packages, cash flow forecasts, and documentation of key processes and controls
Maintaining strong attention to detail to ensure a consistent work product
Directly managing projects to ensure project milestones and deliverables are met
Assessing and tackling project issues as they arise in a logical, data-driven manner
Providing real-time feedback and updates to project teams and clients on a routine basis
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5+ years of experience required
Prior consulting experience with proven ability to manage multiple client service teams and client relationships
Bachelor's degree in a business-related field (degrees focusing on accounting or finance preferred)
Ability to achieve desired results by holding others accountable and leading teams
Familiar with GAAP concepts and interpretation of guidance
Mastery of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially with discussing technical concepts and distilling them into actionable steps for your team and/or clients
Self-starter, creative problem solver, and thrives under limited supervision
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills
Proven track record of improving financial and operational processes, preferably with growth-stage companies
Ability to adapt to a changing working environment, pivoting with new priorities, communicating change effectively, and driving alignment in execution with your teams and clients
Ability to work effectively both in a team environment and independently under tight deadlines and pressure
Servant Leader – You are hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture
Solutions Focused – You see opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions
Collaboration – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units
Instills Trust - You do what you say, and you follow through on commitments, you act with integrity, you are consistent and are perceived as credible
Impact & Influence Thinking – You gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives/objectives
Benefits
Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
Paid holidays during the year
Comprehensive wellness program
Flexible work arrangements
Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
HSA employer contribution
Nine (9) paid holidays annually
Paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children
401(k) with employer contributions
CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days
Tuition reimbursement
Generous employee referral bonus program
Client referral bonus program
Pet insurance
FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities
Company
Sikich
Sikich is a Chicago-based investment banking firm offering expert M&A and capital markets advisory services tailored to the middle market.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$250MKey Investors
Bain Capital
2024-05-09Private Equity· $250M
Leadership Team
Bobby Roy
Partner
Cameron Petroff
Chief Marketing Officer
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