Senior Finance Manager

ACL Digital; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

ACL Digital is seeking a Finance Manager - Corporate Reporting to manage internal and external reporting and the global close processes on a 12‑month contract. The role requires leading the consolidation of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flows, and overseeing SAP, HFM, and Workiva systems to deliver timely results.

The successful candidate will lead a team of analysts, mentor staff, and provide accounting guidance to global business units while driving process improvements and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum 7 years business experience in accounting or finance.
• CPA certification or accounting/finance related advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in multinational company of similar size to “Big 4” preferred.
• Experience leading a team preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate and timely consolidated financial statements and analyses monthly, quarterly, and annually (Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow).
• Develop and maintain knowledge of SAP GL, HFM Consolidation, and related operations; provide analyses to key customers.
• Lead a team of analysts including hiring, training, and mentoring.
• Provide guidance on accounting matters and Corporate Financial Instructions to global business units.
• Initiate and participate in special projects to improve efficiency and controls.
• Drive continuous improvement and strengthen internal controls.
• Maintain process documentation and policies for accuracy and reliability of financial controls.
• Key customers include VP & Corporate Controller, Investor Relations, SEC Reporting, FP&A and Internal/External Audit.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CPA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

SAP

HFM

Workiva

Job description

Position: Finance Manager - Corporate Reporting

Work Location: Dallas, TX or Chicago, IL - Hybrid schedule

Schedule: Hybrid — onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Duration: 12 Months Contract

This individual will be responsible for internal and external reporting requirements of the organization and the global monthly, quarterly, annual close.

• Responsibilities:
• Responsible for accurate and timely consolidated financial statements and analyses on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis (Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement)
• Develop and maintain knowledge of SAP general ledger, HFM Consolidation system as well as knowledge of operations of the organization needed to provide useful information and analyses to key customers related to financial performance.
• Lead a team of analysts and act as a leader with hiring, training, and mentoring responsibilities for the team
• Provide guidance on accounting matters and Corporate Financial Instructions to assist business units globally in their reporting responsibilities
• Initiate, lead and/or actively participate in special projects that meet the needs of customers and/or enhance efficiencies and streamline department processes and procedures
• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, adjust to changing conditions and/or improve internal controls
• Maintain process documentation and policies to ensure accuracy, effectiveness and reliability of the established financial controls
• Key customers for this position include the VP & Corporate Controller, Investor Relations, SEC Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis and Internal & External Audit

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of 7 years business experience in accounting or finance
• CPA certification or accounting/finance related advanced degree is preferred
• Experience in a multinational company of similar size to “Big 4” accounting firm is preferred
• Experience leading a team is preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with personnel at all levels in the Corporation
• Knowledge of financial statements, technical accounting and/or SEC requirements
• Aptitude for systems, processes and driving continuous improvement
• Experience with accounting consolidation systems, specifically HFM, is a plus
• Experience using SAP and Workiva a plus