Accounting Manager – Growing Company – Loop Location

Company Profile:  Growing leader in the healthcare communications industry.  Privately held.  Location:  Chicago-Loop.

Position Overview:  The Accounting Manager is responsible for day-to-day management of the company’s accounting function.  The individual in this position will perform the monthly financial closing process and provide reporting and analysis to the VP of Finance and other members of the Management Team.  The Accounting Manager will assist the VP of Finance with planning, e.g., budget and analyses, as required.

Responsibilities:

• Manages the organization’s accounting functions on a daily basis, which includes maintaining the organization’s accounting principles, practices and procedures
• Compiles and performs the internal and external financial reporting
• Performs the financial planning and analysis
• Manages the cash, accounts payable, accounts receivable and purchasing functions 
• Performs elements of payroll
• Adheres to the organization’s accounting policies and procedures
• Reviews existing processes, improves processes; establishes new processes

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
• CPA a plus
• 5+ years experience required – public accounting experience a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP
• Demonstrated track record of success in finance and accounting, including financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting skills
• Familiarity with accounting software (Sage MAS500 a plus)
• Strong planning, organizational and PC skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Must have the desire to develop skills to match the growth of the company
• Must be willing to take initiative, be results-oriented as well as flexible and adaptive
• Ability to exercise managerial courage in a collegial and professional manner