Finance & Accounting Manager

RSM US LLP•Chicago, IL

20h•$102,800 - $176,000

About The Position

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM. The Finance and Accounting Manager will assist in leading an efficient and effective monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, as well as support technical accounting research and the development and implementation of accounting policy. The Finance and Accounting Manager will support both internal and external financial reporting, cash management, and cash flow forecasting. This role will assist in managing and maintaining the Firm’s general ledger and other financial systems and will assist the Assistant Controller and Controller in various special projects. The Finance and Accounting Manager reports to the Assistant Controller and will have supervision of approximately 2 to 3 people globally.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance - Required
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - Required
Ability to learn, implement and train others on accounting systems - Required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills – Required
Technical accounting and financial analysis skills - Required
Ability to work in a large, complex, dynamic organization where a high degree of ambiguity and change exists - Required
Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees including senior leadership - Required
Ability to work autonomously and as a team leader - Required
Self-starter with strong problem solving and analytical skills - Required
Strong organization, prioritization and time management skills - Required
5+ years of progressive experience in Finance & Accounting – Required
At least 2 years’ experience of leading and managing teams – Required
Demonstrated success in influencing and engaging stakeholders, building collaborative relationships while managing conflicting priorities - Required
Demonstrated ability to respond positively to changing circumstances, seek and implement change to drive business improvement, and serve as a model of change - Required
Strong communication skills; Able to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the Firm - Required
Able to motivate, inspire and develop individuals and teams to collaborate and deliver to their highest potential - Required

Nice To Haves

CPA certification - Preferred
Knowledge of Workday - Preferred
Professional services experience – Preferred
Mix of Professional Services (i.e. Big Four) and industry experience – Preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in managing the consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, producing complete and accurate financial statements for both internal and external stakeholders
Managing the accounting operations of domestic and international subsidiaries, including the production of both statutory and management financial statements
Review of accounting transactions, including the timely review and posting of journal entries and the timely completion and review of insightful balance sheet reconciliations
Analyze monthly financial results including the interpretation of current month, year-to-date, and prior year performance
Provide oversight of the ERP and general ledger (Workday), as well as other financial systems
Ensure adherence to internal controls, as well as identify gaps/weaknesses in internal control structure and develop and implement controls as needed
Assist in, and in some cases lead, complex areas of technical accounting, including revenue recognition, lease accounting, asset impairment, determination of reserves, and internally developed software
Ability to research technical accounting guidance and implement new accounting policies.
Participate in, and, in some cases, lead, both internal and external audit processes, ensuring the timely filing of audited financial statements in accordance with applicable statutory and regulatory deadlines
Work cross functionally, both within Finance and throughout the Firm, to identify areas for improvement in accounting operations, internal controls, policies, and procedures
Support system implementations and implement processes and procedures to more effectively and efficiently use technology
Document accounting policies and procedures that impact both internal Finance and Accounting procedures and overall Firm processes
Other special projects as assigned
Participate in day-to-day operational treasury management, including the review of cash balances and maintain appropriate banking controls
Participate in cashflow forecasting, including the monitoring of daily cash inflows and outflows, and staying informed of significant cashflow requirements
Provide effective leadership by providing timely feedback, recognition, and coaching
Assist in the planning the appropriate distribution of responsibilities throughout the team