IFG-US is partnering with a leading hospitality client to recruit a Manager for their Technical Accounting team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional technical accounting, financial reporting, and analytical abilities, along with outstanding communication skills.
This is a unique opportunity to join a top-tier hospitality organization experiencing dynamic, transformative growth. With the continual addition of new locations and business lines, you’ll discover ample opportunities for career advancement and professional development. The company has consistently earned recognition on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for over a decade.
- Location: Downtown Chicago
- Work Schedule: Hybrid | In-office 3 days/week (flexibility on which days)
- Compensation: $98K – $135K base salary
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct advanced accounting research, primarily under U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations, and prepare or review technical accounting memos to substantiate conclusions
- Collaborate with Corporate Accounting, Financial Reporting, Finance, and other key stakeholders to analyze and report on complex accounting matters
- Review quarterly and annual impairment and CECL analyses
- Oversee quarterly fair value assessments and determine required updates
- Prepare and review quarterly and annual disclosures for 10-Q and 10-K filings, consolidating relevant information for efficiency and accuracy
- Manage disclosure checklists to ensure full compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
- Develop materials for Audit Committee meetings to support effective communication with the Board of Directors
- Evaluate new or amended contracts and provide clear guidance on accounting implications
- Monitor new accounting pronouncements, assess applicability, and lead implementation efforts as needed
- Coach, supervise, and mentor senior accountants, fostering professional growth and collaboration
Qualifications (Required):
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Minimum 6 years’ experience in accounting or public accounting
Qualifications (Preferred):
- Technical accounting experience in a corporate or public company environment
- SEC and financial reporting experience
- Experience with financial ERP/reporting systems (Hyperion preferred)
Corporate Benefits:
- Annual allotment of complimentary stays at client hotels worldwide
- Flexible hybrid work schedule with in-office presence three days per week (days are flexible)
- Comprehensive work-life benefits, including wellbeing initiatives such as a Headspace subscription and on-site fitness center discounts
- Global family assistance policy, including paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child, and financial support for adoption
- Generous Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K with company match