Accounting & Finance Consultant

DLC • Chicago, IL

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

DLC is an award-winning professional services firm specializing in finance, accounting, project management & financial systems integration projects. Our teams provide flexible, efficient & customized on-demand execution addressing financial challenges under the office of the CFO. DLC serves clients across Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Los Angeles, & Orange County markets. Our DLC Chicago market is seeking experienced Accounting & Finance consultants to join us in a full-time salaried role. This unique opportunity offers the best of both worlds with the variety & challenge of project-based work with the stability & continuity of a full-time position. As a DLC consultant, you will work with a talented team of professionals and make a significant investment in your career. You will help clients navigate critical accounting & finance initiatives from reporting and compliance to forecasting, systems implementations & transformations, process improvements & interim leadership support. Our clients include a mix of Fortune 1000 companies, Middle Market and private equity backed. This is a strong fit for professionals who want to: Build a dynamic career in accounting & finance consulting client facing opportunities Work directly with finance & operating executives Contribute to high-impact, visible projects Continue growing their skills across industries & functional areas Enjoy the support, benefits & career development of a full-time employer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related area
• Holds an MBA and/or CPA or in process required
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS, public accounting experience strongly preferred
• 5+ years of demonstrated success inside a Fortune 1000 company required
• Experience in accounting, finance, FP&A, reporting, audit, systems, or transformation
• The ability to adapt quickly across different clients, industries & business needs
• Strong analytical, project management & communication skills
• A collaborative approach & confidence working with senior stakeholders
• A desire to take on meaningful, high-visibility work in a consulting environment

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting processes
• Improve and optimize the month-end close
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and reporting packages
• Support SEC filings, including 10-K, 10-Q, S-1, S-3 & S-4
• Analyze & implement new FASB pronouncements
• Support audits & post-merger integration efforts
• Develop & document internal controls, policies & procedures
• Develop annual operating plans, forecasts, & long-range plans
• Build & maintain financial models & decision-support tools
• Analyze pricing, profitability, capital expenditures & strategic investments
• Support acquisition & divestiture analysis
• Evaluate marketing ROI, benchmarking results & cost allocation approaches
• Support R&D budgeting & complex forecasting needs
• Lead or support financial systems implementations & upgrades
• Define business requirements & assist with software selection
• Partner across Finance and IT
• Design charts of accounts
• Create & execute testing plans
• Build reports using ERP & reporting tools
• Identify process improvement opportunities & support implementation
• Provide post-launch support & troubleshooting
• Document current-state processes through narratives & flowcharts
• Recommend & implement best practices
• Redesign workflows to align with system & business needs
• Strengthen compliance & operational efficiency
• Step into interim finance leadership roles during periods of growth, change, or transition
• Support organizations through reorganizations, mergers, acquisitions & relocations
• Clarify team roles & responsibilities
• Improve workflows & identify productivity opportunities
• Develop position descriptions & train incoming staff
• Define project scope, objectives, timelines & deliverables
• Coordinate cross-functional teams & stakeholders
• Build communication & project plans
• Identify & manage project risks
• Help ensure projects are delivered on time & on budget

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Family planning reimbursement
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage options
• Access to learning and development resources
• Comprehensive onboarding
• Ongoing support for personal and professional growth, strong commitment to work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level