IFG US is partnering with a client seeking a Director of Accounting for a hybrid opportunity in the NW Chicago suburbs. The Finance Department is a fast-paced environment supporting global operations. The ideal candidate should be a proactive self-starter with an ability to solve tough or one-off issues. The Finance team comprises GL accounting, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Internal Controls (SOX) and Tax over three countries.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Perform the tasks required to achieve month end close by day 5;
- Revenue segmental reporting analysis by product and region on a monthly basis;
- Work with other departments and analyze provisions requiring level of judgement such as freight; SIP and E&O;
- Review of supplier statements and ensure all significant accruals captured;
- Revenue recognition analysis and monthly entries for revenue and COGS;
- Margin analysis;
- Review of actual v budget variances;
- Oversee and co-ordinate subsidiary reporting, including loading of results into NetSuite;
- Review of inventory, including rate review; GRNI and SIT accruals;
Knowledge/Skill Requirements:
- Requires a CA/CPA qualification (big 4 preferred)
- 8+ years mix of public & industry accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting. Multinational Company and/or international experience a plus
- Must be hands-on
- Accurate and detailed in work ethic
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills (NetSuite a plus)
- High attention to detail, works accurately and quickly and has good organizational skills
- Management and interpersonal skills necessary to motivate and train others in performing key financial activities
- Collaborative, results driven team player with the ability to influence others
- Ability to set and meet deadlines including ability to manage multiple tasks to completion at the same time
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills