Accounting Director - SRDIR013866-3563
Circana Chicago
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information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12532273 **Accounting
Director**
**Let/'s be unstoppable together!**
At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning andgrowth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories
both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating
to our work and personal lives. We have a global commitment to
diversity, equity, and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable
strength that diversity brings to our business, employees, clients, and
communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work. Join
our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay
curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified by Great Place To
Work. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees
say about their experience working at Circana.
Learn more at www.circana.com.
**What will you be doing?**
Circana is looking for an Accounting Director to play a pivotal role inleading and developing the Americas Accounting team, ensuring the
month-end close is optimized amid ongoing transformational changes. This
role requires strong leadership to implement best practices, implement
and improve internal controls, enhance operational processes, and
deliver accurate, timely financial results through month-end close
management. This person will be working directly with Financial
Reporting, Internal Audit, and Finance to deliver a smooth monthly close
and compliance with internal controls.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of accountingoperations, US GAAP compliance, internal controls, and process
improvements, with experience managing change and driving high
performance in challenging environments. This role will be key in
connecting strategy and initiatives to execution.
**This role requires up to weekly visits to the Circana Chicago office, with additional visits as needed based on business demands.**
**This role also involves leadership responsibilities, includingmanaging a team of 6 professionals.**
**Job Responsibilities**- Lead and oversee the month-end and year-end close processes to
- Review and approve journal entries, ensuring proper documentation,
- Drive process improvements to streamline the close timeline while
- Oversee and review account reconciliations to ensure completeness,
- Provide actionable analysis of financial results and variances,
- Ensure financial policies are clearly communicated, consistently
- Collaborate with internal and external auditors to maintain audit
- Lead the implementation of BlackLine for reconciliations and other
- Partner cross-functionally to ensure system integrations effectively
- Maintain a robust control environment by monitoring the development
Identify and address internal control deficiencies.
- Develop and manage the Americas General Ledger Accounting team,
- Identify skill gaps, implement targeted training programs, and
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and
- Serve as a key stakeholder in financial transformation pr jects,
- Champion Circana/'s strategic initiatives and lead the team in
- Create and deliver training materials to promote continuous
improvement and excellence in work quality.
**Requirements**- Bachelor/'s degree in accounting; CPA designation preferred.
- Minimum of 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including
- 5 years in a leadership role.
- Strongly prefer experience with public companies and SOX compliance.
- Demonstrated success in managing teams in challenging or
fast-paced, evolving setting.
- Proven leadership capabilities, including a track record of
- In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and SOX compliance
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey
- A problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify issues,
propose practical solutions, and implement changes effectively.
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