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Director of Accounting

United States, Chicago Employment contract 180000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted May 05, 2026
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You know what’s awesome? PTO. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your PTO. This role has perks that are unmatched by its competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within.

Job Responsibility

  • Oversee project accounting (CapEx and OpEx), ensuring accurate tracking, cost allocations, and capitalization of project expenditures in compliance with U.S. GAAP
  • Manage fixed asset accounting, including asset capitalization, depreciation schedules, impairment assessments, and disposals
  • Manage intangible asset accounting, including capitalization, amortization schedules, impairment assessments, and divestitures / disposals
  • Lead lease accounting under ASC 842, ensuring accurate lease classification, right-of-use asset accounting, and financial disclosures
  • Collaborate with project management, finance, and operations teams to improve capital expenditure tracking and financial controls
  • Mineral Reserve reporting (S-K 1300) finance support analytics and commentary
  • Properties & Facilities reporting finance support analytics and commentary
  • Sustainability & Environmental reporting finance support analytics and commentary
  • Support account receivable aging analysis and allowance for doubtful accounts analysis through the leveraging / addition of credit assessment, past due history, collections status, etc.
  • Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and corporate accounting policies
  • Develop and implement internal controls to ensure financial accuracy and mitigate risk in project and asset accounting
  • Support internal and external audits, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to regulatory requirements
  • Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance financial reporting accuracy, efficiency, and consistency
  • Utilize data tools such as Power Query, Power BI, Alteryx, and Python to develop financial models, automate reporting, and generate actionable insights
  • Improve data governance and system integration to enhance financial reporting accuracy, accessibility, and automation
  • Provide data analytics and reporting support across finance, shared services, and accounting to drive strategic decision-making and operational efficiency

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • CPA preferred
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in project accounting, fixed assets, lease accounting, or corporate financial reporting
  • Strong technical expertise in U.S. GAAP, ASC 842, fixed asset management, and capital project accounting
  • Proficiency with data analytics, automation, and reporting tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, and Python
  • Experience in finance shared services, corporate accounting, or enterprise financial reporting
  • Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to translate complex financial data into strategic business insights for senior leadership

What we offer

  • medical insurance
  • vision insurance
  • dental insurance
  • life insurance
  • disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • bonus
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