Director of Financial Reporting

To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m

You know what’s awesome? Chicago Summer. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your Summer. This role has perks that are unmatched by its competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within.

• Oversee U.S. GAAP reporting requirements for all investments including the preparation of all financial statements and supporting analyses.
• Oversee U.S. GAAP Investment Company Accounting reporting on behalf of various co-investment partners
• Ensure timely submissions of all reporting deliverables and regular coordination with the appropriate department contacts to effectively communicate expectations
• Consolidate, review and analyze results on a U.S. GAAP and proportionate basis including preparation of presentations and ensuring analysis is to a high standard. Includes working in coordination with the other Accounting Departments and FP& A teams to understand variances from forecasts and variances in quarterly actual results
• Build relationships with key contacts internally and externally with various teams to continually assess and address issues that may result in delays or inaccuracy of information
• Effectively manage team and respective tasks, workloads and projects for team members. In addition, provide coaching and development to direct reports
• Oversee all monthly and between-quarter responsibilities for entire team and assess where roles or tasks can be shifted amongst team members as needed
• Leads all technical accounting and financial reporting research efforts; analyzes, researches, and concludes on new and proposed technical accounting and financial reporting matters as well as prepares memorandums regarding the company’s position and the impact on the company
• Oversee project to enhance and update Company’s accounting policies and their future maintenance
• Work with internal audit and the Senior Manager of Risk and Controls to ensure controls are properly integrated and working effectively
• Coordinate with external auditors to answer questions, provide support in a timely fashion, understand new U.S. GAAP accounting guidance
• Continually challenge the reporting processes and identify improvements to reduce manual processes in favor of automation

• College Degree Required: BS/BA Accounting. CPA and knowledge of U.S. GAAP required
• At least 8 years of experience with 5 years minimum of public accounting experience (preferably big four)
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with all levels of an organization
• Excellent leadership skills with experience managing a team of 5 or greater
• Strong personal initiative, enthusiasm, results oriented and resourceful
• Exhibits sense of urgency and ownership and a commitment to achieving the Company’s goals and an ability to overcome obstacles
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to handle a large volume of work with tight deadlines, and ad-hoc requests as required
• Expertise in technical accounting research and analysis as well as financial reporting requirements under U.S. GAAP and U.S. GAAP investment company guidelines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to describe complex accounting concepts in a clear and concise manner
• Strategic thinker with ability to think outside the box to improve upon existing processes or the implementation of new processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe
• Real estate experience preferred
• OneStream experience a plus
• IFRS experience a plus

To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m