Senior Accountant – Lead Month-End, Budgets & GAAP

Brown Jordan; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Brown Jordan, a renowned maker of luxurious outdoor products, seeks a Senior Accountant to lead daily finance activities in Chicago. You will manage month-end close, ensure GAAP compliance, and partner with division leaders on reporting and budgeting.

Strong communication and adaptability are essential as the business evolves. You will supervise a finance team, oversee reconciliations, and support auditors while traveling to North Carolina several times yearly and visiting the Saint Augustine

Qualifications

• College degree in accounting or related field required.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or consumer goods is a plus.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close process for the business unit, including journal entries, consolidation, variance analysis, and P&L review.
• Collaborate with finance leads on GL setups and reporting needs.
• Generate treasury reports detailing cash inflows/outflows.
• Prepare quarterly forecasts and annual budgets under direction of Accounting Director.
• Perform account and variance analysis and communicate issues with resolutions.
• Oversee reconciliations of general ledger accounts as part of month-end close.
• Develop process documentation for responsibilities and update regularly.
• Coordinate with auditors and provide requested information.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

CPA certification preferred

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Pivot Tables

Job description

Brown Jordan, a renowned maker of luxurious outdoor products, seeks a Senior Accountant to lead daily finance activities in Chicago. You will manage month-end close, ensure GAAP compliance, and partner with division leaders on reporting and budgeting.

Strong communication and adaptability are essential as the business evolves. You will supervise a finance team, oversee reconciliations, and support auditors while traveling to North Carolina several times yearly and visiting the Saint Augustine