Financial Reporting Manager - CPA
Company Overview: A global specialty insurance firm that provides distribution, underwriting, product development, administration, and risk management services. They operate across North America, the UK, and Europe, and their mission is to provide industry-leading innovative specialty insurance solutions for insurance brokers, agents, and carriers. The environment is a well-established organization that continues to grow and invest in its finance infrastructure.
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Job Responsibilities
- Lead daily accounting operations, including AP, cash receipts, general ledger, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and cash management
- Manage the monthly and quarterly close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Oversee vendor accruals and expense recognition in accordance with accounting policies
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records
- Prepare financial reports, non-GAAP schedules, and ad hoc analyses for management
- Conduct variance and flux analyses to explain financial results
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX requirements, and internal control standards
- Coordinate external audits and maintain audit-ready documentation
- Develop and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and ERP system controls
- Partner with Finance IT to improve reporting capabilities and system efficiencies
- Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen controls and streamline operations
- Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff to drive accuracy, accountability, and growth
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the state of Illinois
- 6+ years of experience in accounting, public accounting or corporate accounting
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
- Experience managing or reviewing accounting close processes, journal entries, and reconciliations
- Experience working with ERP systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to prioritize, multitask and think critically in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
If this sounds like a role that you'd be interested in, don't hesitate to apply, interviews are in progress!
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