Robert Half · 1 month ago
Sr Advisor, Accounting
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expRobert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. The Sr Advisor, Accounting will coordinate with business stakeholders on accounting priorities, prepare technical accounting memos, and manage statutory audit processes for foreign entities, among other responsibilities.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate with business stakeholders to understand business priorities and initiatives, and with oversight from USM Senior Accounting Director, plan for accounting, reporting and internal control impact; provide ongoing support to business partners by addressing inquiries on accounting guidance, policies and processes
Prepare technical accounting memos for new, complex or unusual transactions for the segment and ensure that the accounting implications of actions being considered are understood by the decision makers
Responsible for monitoring minority investments for cash flow, operational and other risks that could result in impairment, supporting funding opportunities and reviewing related journal entries, account reconciliations and other supporting documents and schedules
Partner with the US Markets Senior Accounting Director to manage statutory audit processes for foreign entities from recent acquisitions including managing third party bookkeepers and working closely with external auditors and corporate secretaries
Partner with Corporate Accounting to support M& A activity. Responsible for coordinating journal entries for acquisition, divestiture and investment activity, reviewing supporting documents and schedules and supporting quality of earnings, internal and external audits/reviews and other M& A related processes and inquiries
With oversight from the Senior Director, assess the impact and collaborate with operational accounting leaders to implement and operationalize new accounting guidance, company policies and related controls
Responsible for coordination of all month-end close process activities for related technical areas
Execute on opportunities to streamline and improve accounting processes by implementing technology driven solutions
Qualification
Required
5+ years' experience in accounting
Bachelors Degree in Accountancy (or related field) and CPA license required
Experience in public accounting, preferably with a Big 4 firm
Expert knowledge of US GAAP, month-end close process and procedures and quarterly earnings and reporting process for public companies in accordance with SEC guidance
Proven ability to succeed in a deadline-driven and rapidly evolving environment
Demonstrable ability to build relationships at all levels and functions within the organization and influence decisions without formal authority
Superior communicator and listener with strong interpersonal skills necessary to be an effective leader
Self-starter who can work autonomously, but wants to be a high-impact team player
Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
Life
Disability insurance
401(k)
Company
Robert Half
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10001+ employees
Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Keith Waddell
President and CEO
Paul Gentzkow
President and Chief Executive Officer, Talent Solutions
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