Salary Mid-Point: $100,000
Location: Chicago IL
Job Type: Permanent

Company/Industry: Real Estate

Role: Technical Accounting Manager (Hybrid)

Location: Chicago, IL
 

RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Assist the revenue team in reviewing complex revenue contracts to drive consistency and process improvement

·        Contribute to the annual goodwill impairment assessment, SEC filing disclosures, and the completion of the company’s audit process 

·        Review and update accounting policies and collaborate across the organization to implement policies or related materials (procedures, FAQs, etc.) to improve clarity and consistency

·        Develop and issue memo(s) with accounting materials to educate finance, business, and other key stakeholders

·        Drive consistency of accounting policy implementation globally

·        Build U.S. GAAP understanding with stakeholders inside and outside of the Global Finance team

·        Monitor, assess, and support the implementation of new accounting pronouncements applicable to the company

·        Work in the fast-paced team with direct exposure to key leaders and executives

·        Involve in special projects across the company, as needed

·        Establish and develop relationships with finance leadership at the Global level and within each of the company’s business segments

·        A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment

 

QUALIFICATIONS

·        Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with 4-6 years of experience

·        Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

·        Proficiency in US GAAP

·        Command of accounting principles and ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) issues and their resolution to finance and business leadership

·        Exceptional research skills related to technical accounting concepts

·        Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build consensus in a collaborative setting

·        Pro-active self-starter to operate in a constantly changing environment

·        Experience working with multinational corporations and SEC registrants