Senior Accountant

LHH; Town of Brookfield (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Brookfield is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its accounting and finance team, reporting to the Controller. This hybrid role offers significant ownership of close, reporting, and process improvements in a fast‑growing environment.

The position emphasizes collaboration with senior leadership, analytical problem solving, and ongoing enhancements to controls and automation. CPA progress welcomed and encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience working with an ERP or financial reporting system.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across the organization.
• CPA or progress toward CPA is a plus, but not required.
• Experience in a private equity-backed, acquisitive, or high-growth organization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take an active role in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and other general ledger activity
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate account variances
• Assist with preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements
• Perform budget-to-actual and period-over-period variance analysis
• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and supporting schedules
• Support annual financial statement audits and prepare requested documentation
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting as needed
• Ensure accounting activities comply with established policies, internal controls, and GAAP
• Partner with the Controller on accounting projects and financial analysis
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve reporting, and strengthen internal controls
• Help enhance accounting systems, reporting tools, and automation as the organization continues to grow
• Support additional accounting and finance initiatives as needed

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Financial statement prep

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP system

Job description

A growing, private equity-backed company in Brookfield is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its accounting and finance team. This is a highly visible role reporting directly to the Controller and offers the opportunity to take significant ownership of the monthly close, financial reporting, account analysis, and process improvement initiatives.

The position is well suited for an accounting professional who enjoys a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and wants increased exposure to financial operations and senior leadership. A hybrid work schedule provides flexibility while maintaining strong collaboration with the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Take an active role in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and other general ledger activity
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate account variances
• Assist with preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements
• Perform budget-to-actual and period-over-period variance analysis
• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and supporting schedules
• Support annual financial statement audits and prepare requested documentation
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting as needed
• Ensure accounting activities comply with established policies, internal controls, and GAAP
• Partner with the Controller on accounting projects and financial analysis
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve reporting, and strengthen internal controls
• Help enhance accounting systems, reporting tools, and automation as the organization continues to grow
• Support additional accounting and finance initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Experience working with an ERP or financial reporting system
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across the organization
• CPA or progress toward CPA is a plus, but not required
• Experience in a private equity-backed, acquisitive, or high-growth organization is a plus

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Private equity-backed, growth-oriented organization
• Direct exposure to and mentorship from the Controller
• Broad accounting responsibilities with visibility beyond traditional general ledger work
• Opportunity to participate in process improvements and accounting automation
• Strong potential for increased responsibility as the company continues to grow
• Collaborative environment where the Senior Accountant can make a meaningful impact