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A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Accounting Manager position. The Accounting Manager reports directly to the Director of Finance & Accounting.
Job Responsibility:
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department, including AP, AR, general ledger, account reconciliation, payroll/payroll taxes, sales taxes, accruals, intercompany transactions, and both internal and external reporting
Review general ledger (G/L) activity to ensure all activity is properly recorded and reflected in G/L
Prepare and analyze monthly, QTD, and YTD financial statements and related reports including, but not limited to, balance sheets, income statements, cash-flow statements, and budget-to-actual variance analyses
Provide leadership and guidance to more junior team members within the department, and assist in the hiring, training, and retention of skilled accounting staff
Responsible for treasury management, including the maintenance and reconciliation of store level and corporate bank accounts, safes, and cash forecasting
Timely filing and payment of State and Local tax obligations
supports preparation of annual tax documents
Evaluation and implementation of accounting and internal control systems and software
Provide financial analyses as needed, including but not limited to capital planning, pricing decisions, COGS, labor patterns, inventory variances, and vendor contract negotiations
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
Minimum of 4 years progressive experience in accounting/finance
Proven leadership and people management skills
Excellent computer skills, and advanced proficiency with accounting and reporting systems and tools such as QuickBooks, MS Excel, and Restaurant365
Nice to have:
M.A. or M.B.A. preferred, but not required
C.P.A. certification preferred, but not required
Multi-unit restaurant/hospitality or retail accounting experience preferred
Advanced knowledge of financial reporting and budgeting/forecasting preferred, but not required
What we offer:
medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
higher bonus structures
work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance