To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
The warmer Chicago months are here! Treat yourself this Spring season to a new job opportunity at a Fortune 500 company that was voted one of the best places to work in 2024.
Job Responsibilities
Partnering with segment stakeholders to form a collaborative, communicative working relationship; act as liaison between Controllership Group and segments
Working closely with segment stakeholders to ensure activities are recorded accurately and timely
Ensuring monthly activities are properly recorded in accordance with U.S. GAAP and GATX accounting policies through reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations.
Reviewing and managing the monthly & quarterly reporting packages including income statement and balance sheet variance analysis, key performance metrics, and statement of cash flows
Reviewing and managing the preparation of schedules to assist financial reporting team with 10-Q and 10-K disclosure requirements
Collaborating with FP& A to provide robust internal reporting and trend analysis for Controller & other various stakeholders
Developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures in accordance with US GAAP
Providing support to stakeholders and accounting policy team with technical accounting research, accounting memo authorship, and various ad hoc inquiries
Assist with external and internal audit requests
Being a thought leader to drive consistency and improvement through identification and implementation of best practices, including possible automation
Assist management in ensuring the effectiveness of our internal control environment
Managing, training and coaching personnel under supervision
Assisting team members and others across the organization to understand and accurately use financial information
Other special projects as assigned by the Director of Accounting and/or Controller.
Lead accounting contact for the company's controls, systems and accounting policies & procedures
Support 10-Q and 10-K schedule and disclosure requirements for the company
Requirements
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting / finance. CPA desired (MBA or Masters in Accounting, a plus).
Minimum 7-10 years of relevant experience. Ideally a combination of Big 4 public accounting firm and multinational public company experience.
Experience managing a team with multiple direct reports
Experience in Microsoft Excel
Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and SAP
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
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