Senior Accountant - M&A and Special Projects - Remote Flexibility

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Senior Accountant - M&A and Special Projects - Remote Flexibility

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Overview

    We're partnered with a holding company that specializes in mergers & acquisitions of industry-leading technology companies. The company has seen success due to strategic investment and operation of its’ portfolio, and with a consistent average of 20-30 M&As per year, the business shows no signs of slowing down.

    The team is looking for a Senior Accountant! It is a newly created role and will report directly to the Controller with high-visibility to the CFO as well as Finance Leaders across the operating companies. Day-to-day work is interesting and not like your typical accounting role, tasks entail a lot of variation such as M&A support, purchase accounting, special projects, etc. Growth potential is huge in this role as the position will be poised for advancement to Controllership!

    Responsibilities:

    • Implement and maintain consistent accounting practices across portfolio companies.
    • Ensure timely and accurate month-end accounting closes for portfolio companies and holding company.
    • Assist with preparation of consolidated financial reports for the holding company.
    • Oversee offshore and potential US-based resources
    • Support the financial onboarding of newly acquired companies and their finance leaders.
    • Manage audit work for the holding company and its portfolio companies.
    • Support the building of annual budgets across the portfolio.
    • Assist organization-wide initiatives such as system migrations, improving processes & controls, compliance with accounting guidelines, metrics tracking, etc.

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in accounting
    • Solid understanding of GAAP compliance
    • 3-5 years of relevant experience in public accounting, industry, or a combination of the two
    • Proficiency in MS Office Suite, with advanced working knowledge of Excel
    • Systems Integrations and Mergers and Acquisitions knowledge
    • QuickBooks knowledge helpful
    • Microsoft Business Central knowledge preferred