Accounting Manager

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Location: Chicago IL 60607

Duration: 6 months contract

The Manager of Accounting and External Reporting is responsible for managing elements of the monthly accounting close process, driving conclusions on technical accounting positions, managing external reporting disclosures and the implementation of process change projects. The role requires excellent communication and personal interaction with both external auditors and the regional business teams to drive accounting treatment decisions and manage system implementation projects. The role will lead projects to improve closing efficiencies as well as other technical accounting responsibilities and implementation efforts on new accounting guidance. The role will oversee assigned month-end closing processes such as pensions, intangibles, investments, equity, leases, debt, accounting for the foundation or other complex accounting topics. The role will manage compliance with our internal control framework and address accounting issues with the external auditor team (both US and international). As required, the role will be responsible to interpret company policy on transactions for Corporate and Regional teams. This person will be responsible for preparing and reviewing various sections of the Company's SEC reports and disclosures.

Responsibilities:
1. Manage elements of monthly and quarterly close reporting process specifically related to equity accounting and leases.
2. Implementation of accounting policies for the global corporation as required by new accounting standards (US GAAP); interpretation and clarification of policies for Regional teams as transactions arise.
3. Responsible to present the company's position to the external auditor and on various accounting treatments.
4. Document and implement changes to internal control requirements related to system changes and organization changes.
5. Assist in the preparation and review of company's quarterly and annual SEC filings
6. Coordinate and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
7. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of accounting processes and systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy and compliance to relevant guidelines.

Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree is required, CPA is a plus
* Minimum of 5 or more years of experience in Accounting roles
* Experience in a multinational company is ideal
* Experience with general ledger systems (SAP), and responsibility for monthly closes
* Experience with internal control design and SOX reporting
* Hyperion and SAP experience is strongly preferred
* Extremely systems savvy with exceptional Excel skills 5-7 years of experience, bachelors degree in business, accounting, finance. SAP experience. Equity accounting. Reporting for SAC

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.

Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.