Global technology company seeking a dedicated and proactive Manager of Accounting to support their growing business in the Chicagoland area. This is a hybrid-office role (3 days/week in office) in Schaumburg area.
Key Responsibilities
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Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes.
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Calculate revenue cutoff entries and adjustments, including analysis of deferred revenue.
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Manage accounting for rebates and stock rotations (variable consideration under ASC 606).
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Handle inventory and cost accounting (ASC 330), including capitalization of costs.
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Lead the quarter-end excess and obsolescence process and finalize journal entries.
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Prepare monthly accruals for logistics costs, PPV, GRNI, and SIT.
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Lead monthly revenue reviews, ensuring timely documentation of results and flux analysis to support FP&A and external reporting teams.
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Provide strategic direction in support of critical revenue cycle initiatives, such as automation and process improvements.
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Collaborate with senior accounting leadership in technical analysis of new contracts, transactions, and policies.
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Review new product introductions and assess their impact on revenue recognition.
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Develop and enforce financial policies and regulations.
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Partner with internal teams to understand and deliver accurate key results, project initiatives, and documentation, including collaboration on special projects and system implementations.
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Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations.
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Provide workpaper templates and schedules in support of quarterly 10-Q and 10-K filings, including revenue segment reporting, DIO, gross margin analysis, and support explanations/flux for management reporting and analysis for SEC reporting purposes.
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Review revenue results for operating and non-operating transactions.
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Ensure adequate internal controls are in place to support SOX 404 compliance and address control deficiencies.
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Develop and implement process improvement initiatives around month-end close, accounting processes and procedures, and financial analysis.
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Partner with accounting leadership to ensure robust and timely financial reviews, support external audits, and ensure tax compliance, including preparation of work papers and other documentation as needed.
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Support training and career development of the accounting team, including training, work allocation, and issue resolution.
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Collaborate with the finance team to assist with budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
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Work under time constraints to meet specific timelines.
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Comply with all federal, state, and local regulatory guidelines and laws.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
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Minimum of 8+ years working in accounting, audit, or finance.
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Master's degree in finance, accounting, audit, or business administration.
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Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) with a minimum of 4 years of public accounting experience in audit or consulting.
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Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
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Previous management experience.
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Knowledge of commercial contracts, order forms, legal, and pricing.
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Exceptional customer service skills; cooperative; strong team player.
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High level of self-motivation with the ability to manage priorities and work independently.
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Poised and able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, changing environment.
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Commitment to continuous improvement.
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High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential issues.
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Industry experience in technology (SaaS), telecommunications, or related fields is heavily encouraged.
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Proficient with Excel (VLOOKUP) and Microsoft Office tools; experience with Power BI is a plus.
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Experience with NetSuite, Zuora, Sage Intacct, or other large ERP systems is a plus.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.