Manager - Business Process Outsourcing (52317)

Citrin Cooperman; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Citrin Cooperman in Chicago seeks a Controller to lead day-to-day financial operations for client engagements, including the general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll, collections and financial reporting.

The role requires GAAP knowledge, Excel mastery, and experience with multiple ERP systems. You will guide budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and financial statement preparation while coordinating staff across onshore and offshore teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a relevant field preferred.
• CPA certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day financial operations including GL, payables, receivables, payroll, collections, and financial reporting.
• Monitor internal procedures, processes, and controls.
• Manage onshore and offshore staff performing transactional and accounting activities and synthesize data into reports for clients.
• Prepare financial statements in compliance with GAAP.
• Communicate with vendors, customers, partners, banks, and other stakeholders.
• Manage journal entries, reconciliations, and monthly/annual closings.
• Assist in budgets and forecasts.
• Review accounting information to identify inaccuracies or imbalances.
• Convert customers to new accounting systems and perform cleanup on books and records.
• Advise on technical accounting decisions and develop models for client requests.
• Suggest process/technology/structural improvements.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Controller experience

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Forecasting

Data analysis

ERP experience

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA certification (preferred)

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Dynamics

NetSuite

Intacct

Job description

Citrin Cooperman offers a dynamic work environment, fostering professional growth and collaboration. We’re continuously seeking talented individuals who bring fresh perspectives, a problem-solving mindset, and sharp technical expertise. We know you have choices, so our team of collaborative, innovative professionals are at the ready to support your professional development. At Citrin Cooperman, we offer competitive compensation and benefits and most importantly, the flexibility to manage your personal and professional life to focus on what matters most to you!

Responsibilities

• Run the day-to-day financial operations of our clients including the general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll, collections, and financial reporting
• Monitor our team’s usage of our internal procedures, processes, and controls
• Manage both onshore and offshore staff on an ongoing basis as they perform transactional activities, technical accounting activities, and synthesize data into reports or analysis for the clients
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements in compliance with official guidelines and requirements
• Manage communications with vendors, customers, partners, shareholders, banks, and other interested parties for each client
• Manage journal entries, reconciliations, and coordinating the overall effort for the monthly and annual closing processes
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts
• Review the company’s accounting information to identify and resolve inaccuracies or imbalances
• Convert customers to new accounting systems and perform cleanup activities on clients’ books and records
• Advise and assist with technical accounting decisions
• Develop models and analysis for client requests
• Encourage ongoing improvement of internal operations, taking input from key business stakeholders (or senior staff) and developing process, technology, or structural improvements

Qualifications

• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills and is highly effective in developing trusted relationships in person, over the phone, and through written communications
• Proven experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or other similar position
• Experience in several different industries - professional services, manufacturing, construction, and healthcare are particularly valued
• Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes and of the structure necessary to run them efficiently and effectively (budgeting, financial closure, reporting etc.)
• Knowledge and experience of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
• Understanding of data analysis and forecasting
• Experience with multiple accounting systems which could include Quickbooks, Xero, Dynamics, NetSuite, Intacct, and other middle-market accounting and ERP packages
• Expert in Excel
• Well-organized with ability to prioritize
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong Attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a relevant field is preferred
• Experience participating in an ERP implementation is a plus
• Professional certification (e.g. CPA) is a plus