Accounting Consultant

DLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive healthcare benefits

401k retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Learning and Development resources

Life insurance options

Job summary

DLC is seeking experienced accounting and finance professionals to join our team in Chicago. This full-time role involves diverse projects spanning financial reporting, budgeting, and process improvements.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, ideally with an MBA or CPA. Compensation ranges from $100,000 to $165,000, supported by extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of demonstrated success inside a Fortune 1000 company required.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS, public accounting experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define software requirements and manage software selection process.
• Provide financial management during changes like growth or mergers.
• Analyze and document project objectives and develop plans.

Skills

Project management

Customer service

US GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related area

MBA

CPA

Job description

DLC is seeking experienced accounting and finance professionals to join our team in Chicago. Our dedicated full-time consultants assist clients in diverse and challenging projects spanning accounting, finance, financial reporting, FP&A, financial system implementation, process redesign, post-merger integration and/or project management across a wide variety of industries and companies.

DLC is one of Addison Groups five full-time salaried Accounting and Finance bench models with a diverse Fortune 500 client base currently operating in five major markets; Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco, Chicago, and Philadelphia. DLC utilizes a full-time salaried employment model & hires professionals with Big 4 CPA experience & / OR graduates from one of the top 25 MBA programs. DLC consultants are highly credentialed, best-in-class senior resources suited to the sophisticated needs of our clients under the office of the CFO.

This is a great opportunity to be a part of a fast-expanding company that fosters a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. Our aim is to attract top-notch talent, support your skill development, enhance your industry experience, and offer avenues for career progression.

Areas of Expertise where we help our clients

Financial Accounting & Reporting

SEC Reporting Requirements: Forms 10-K, 10-Q, S-1, S-3, S-4; FASB Pronouncement analysis and implementation; Post merger integration; Reporting package development; Financial and operational audit coordination and execution; Corporate Accounting, Cash Flow Management, Consolidated financial statement preparation; Monthly close process redesign; Creation, review and documentation of internal control policy and procedures.

Financial Systems Implementation

Define software requirements; Manage software selection process; Act as functional lead in implementation of financial systems or product upgrades; Serve as liaison between IT and Finance/Accounting functions; Design and map chart of accounts; Develop and execute test scripts; Design financial reports using system or bolt-on reporting tools; Identify and implement “quick hit” process improvements; Perform post-implementation troubleshooting.

Financial Planning & Analysis

Preparation of annual operating plans; Quarterly re-forecasting; Development of multi-year strategic plans; Analysis of product line, channel and customer profitability; Evaluation of marketing and advertising ROI; Benchmarking; Refinement of cost allocation methodologies; R&D budgeting; Cost-to-serve analysis; Development of complex forecasting tools; Pricing analysis; Acquisition and divestiture analysis; Capital expense planning and analysis.

Process Documentation and Redesign

Develop “as is” process narratives and flow charts; Implement best practice recommendations; Align processes with capabilities of new systems; Ensure processes are compliant with external regulation.

Financial Management

Provide financial management when positions are impacted by growth, re-organization, merger, acquisition, or relocation; Evaluate job description and job content; Document desk-level processes; Identify and implement productivity opportunities; Assess efficiency of workflow; Develop current and accurate position descriptions; Train newly hired staff.

Project Management

Analyze and document project objectives and requirements; Scope project, identify resource requirements, articulate deliverables and develop timetables; Create project and communication plans; Coordinate efforts of internal process owners and subject matter experts; Develop contingency plans to eliminate obstacles to on-time and on-budget completion of the project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related area
• Holds an MBA and/or CPA or in process required
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS, public accounting experience strongly preferred
• 5+ years of demonstrated success inside a Fortune 1000 company required
• High Energy & strong customer service focus
• Strong organization and project management skills

Compensation

• Competitive healthcare benefits that include medical, dental, vision
• 401k retirement plan including employer match
• Paid time off and company paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Family planning reimbursement program
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage options
• Learning and Development resources
• Commitment to work-life balance and comprehensive onboarding and on-going personal and career development

Compensation for this position ranges from $100,000 - $165,000 and will vary depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. The compensation may also include incentive compensation in the form of discretionary bonuses.