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Director of Accounting

  • Chicago, IL, United States

$180,000 to $200,000 USD / year

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Pay
$180,000 to $200,000 USD / year
Closing date
Experience
10+ years of relevant experience in project accounting, fixed assets, lease accounting, or corporate financial reporting.
Posting language
English
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Original job description

Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.

The salary range for this position is $180,000-$200,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m

You know what’s awesome? PTO. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your PTO. 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.

Job Description:

Project and Asset Accounting

  • Oversee project accounting (CapEx and OpEx), ensuring accurate tracking, cost allocations, and capitalization of project expenditures in compliance with U.S. GAAP.
  • Manage fixed asset accounting, including asset capitalization, depreciation schedules, impairment assessments, and disposals.
  • Manage intangible asset accounting, including capitalization, amortization schedules, impairment assessments, and divestitures / disposals.
  • Lead lease accounting under ASC 842, ensuring accurate lease classification, right-of-use asset accounting, and financial disclosures.
  • Collaborate with project management, finance, and operations teams to improve capital expenditure tracking and financial controls.
  • Mineral Reserve reporting (S-K 1300) finance support analytics and commentary
  • Properties & Facilities reporting finance support analytics and commentary
  • Sustainability & Environmental reporting finance support analytics and commentary
  • Support account receivable aging analysis and allowance for doubtful accounts analysis through the leveraging / addition of credit assessment, past due history, collections status, etc.

Financial Compliance and Internal Controls

  • Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and corporate accounting policies.
  • Develop and implement internal controls to ensure financial accuracy and mitigate risk in project and asset accounting.
  • Support internal and external audits, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to regulatory requirements.
  • Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance financial reporting accuracy, efficiency, and consistency.

Data Analytics and Financial Insights

  • Utilize data tools such as Power Query, Power BI, Alteryx, and Python to develop financial models, automate reporting, and generate actionable insights.
  • Improve data governance and system integration to enhance financial reporting accuracy, accessibility, and automation.
  • Provide data analytics and reporting support across finance, shared services, and accounting to drive strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in project accounting, fixed assets, lease accounting, or corporate financial reporting.
  • Strong technical expertise in U.S. GAAP, ASC 842, fixed asset management, and capital project accounting.
  • Proficiency with data analytics, automation, and reporting tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, and Python.
  • Experience in finance shared services, corporate accounting, or enterprise financial reporting.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to translate complex financial data into strategic business insights for senior leadership.

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

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Skills

  • Regulatory compliance
  • Project management
  • Reporting
  • Documentation
  • Process improvement
  • Financial reporting
  • Data analysis
  • Power Query
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Alteryx
  • Python
  • ICT system integration
  • Decision making
  • CPA
  • Communication skills
  • Leadership
  • Stakeholder management

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