Senior Accountant

Buckingham Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

High visibility across finance leadership

Clear path for growth

Job summary

Buckingham Search located in Chicago, IL is seeking a CPA or public accounting professional to play a critical role in the company's transition from IFRS to US GAAP. This role involves research, analysis, and direct collaboration with finance leadership on complex accounting and SEC reporting tasks.

The ideal candidate should possess strong knowledge of US GAAP along with at least 5 years of experience in accounting or financial reporting. Join a market-leading company and influence business decisions while enjoying hybrid work flexibility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting or financial reporting experience.
• Public accounting experience, preferably with a Big 4 or large national firm.
• Experience supporting SEC filings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Play a critical role in the company's transition from IFRS to US GAAP.
• Research and analyze complex accounting issues and help develop scalable accounting policies.
• Participate in quarterly and annual reporting cycles, including disclosures.

Skills

Strong knowledge of US GAAP

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Excellent analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

CPA designation or progress toward CPA

Tools

SAP ECC

SAC

Tagetik

Job description

Chicago, IL | Hybrid: 4 days in the office, Friday work from home

A publicly traded leader in building solutions, serving every U.S. state and Canadian province through more than 1,000 locations across North America. As the company continues its transformation following its spin-off, finance professionals have a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a $11+ billion organization while gaining exposure to SEC reporting, complex technical accounting matters, and large-scale finance initiatives. If you're looking to move beyond compliance and make a visible impact within a growing, market-leading company, this is an opportunity to accelerate your career.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a CPA or public accounting professional seeking exposure to SEC reporting, complex technical accounting matters, large-scale finance transformation initiatives, and direct collaboration with senior finance leadership.

Responsibilities

• Play a critical role in the company's transition from IFRS to US GAAP.
• Research and analyze complex accounting issues and help develop scalable accounting policies and reporting processes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with evolving accounting and regulatory requirements.
• Support the preparation and review of SEC filings and external financial statements.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting in accordance with US GAAP and SEC requirements.
• Participate in quarterly and annual reporting cycles, including disclosures and supporting schedules.
• Serve as a key liaison with internal and external auditors.
• Prepare technical accounting analyses, documentation, and audit support.
• Present findings and recommendations to finance leadership and business stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and enhance financial reporting processes.
• Help standardize reporting practices across a global organization.
• Contribute to the implementation and optimization of reporting systems, including SAP ECC, SAC, and Tagetik.
• Research new accounting standards and unusual transactions.
• Draft technical accounting memos and position papers.
• Participate in special projects that directly influence the finance organization's evolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of accounting or financial reporting experience.
• Public accounting experience, preferably with a Big 4 or large national firm.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience supporting SEC filings is a plus.
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA strongly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Direct involvement in a major IFRS-to-US GAAP conversion.
• Exposure to SEC reporting and complex technical accounting matters.
• High visibility across finance leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Opportunity to move beyond audit and influence business decisions.
• Broad exposure to global operations, financial systems, and transformation initiatives.
• A clear path for growth within a sophisticated finance organization.

If you're coming from public accounting and looking for a role that combines technical accounting, reporting, process improvement, and strategic impact, we'd love to connect.