SR Director, Accounting

Hilco Global•Northbrook, IL

About The Position

Hilco Global, a subsidiary of ORIX Corporation USA, is a diversified financial services company that delivers integrated professional services and capital solutions that help clients maximize value and drive performance across the retail, commercial and industrial, real estate, manufacturing, brand and intellectual property sectors, and more. Hilco Global provides a range of customized solutions to healthy, stressed, and distressed companies to resolve complex situations and enhance long-term enterprise value. Hilco Global works to deliver the best possible result by aligning interests with clients and providing strategic advice and, in many instances, the capital required to complete the deal. Hilco Global is based in Northbrook, Illinois and has more than 850 professionals operating on four continents. Visit www.hilcoglobal.com. The Senior Director, Accounting will manage and oversee a broad and diverse range of responsibilities and assignments to support various dimensions of the accounting, including monthly close, external reporting and implementing a new SOX program. The candidate must be a highly motivated individual who possesses excellent communication and process improvement skills.

Requirements

Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
Proven track record of working with/leading cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

Manages end-to-end monthly accounting and reporting activities
Performs complex research and analysis to provide recommendations on critical accounting issues and guidance for new investment deals
Completes and advises team members on advanced accounting activities, including highly complex general ledger events and transactions
Assist with the implementation of SOX requirements and oversee the program on an ongoing basis
Assist with year-end audit and tax processes