Morningstar
Accounting Manager
Chicago
Sponsorship not specified$300k-$600kDetected 30 days ago
ComplianceFinancial AnalysisAccountingM&AResearchLeadershipCommunicationMentoringMicrosoft OfficeGAAPFinancial ReportingInternal Audit
About the role
- In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week.
- No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.
Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee monthly close processes, including preparation, review and approval of journal entries and account reconciliations
- Partner with internal and external auditors to support quarterly and year-end audits, including managing audit requests
- Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff, providing guidance on technical accounting and process execution
- Manage team priorities and workload while promoting a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development
- Support M&A activities, including purchase accounting and post-acquisition integration activities
- Prepare and review periodic and ad-hoc financial analyses to provide performance analysis and drive actionable insights
- Identify and implement opportunities to standardize streamline and automate accounting processes
- Partner with cross functionals teams to identify opportunities for AI-driven enhancements within accounting processes
- Partner with cross functional teams to implement new technologies and tools
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting and/or publicly held company)
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting
- Strong understanding of SOX/internal controls and ability to guide others
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office / Co-Pilot
- CPA designation
- Demonstrated experience reviewing work and mentoring team members
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong documentation skills for routine and complex transactions (audit-level support)
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Compensation
- 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
- 1x salary + commission
Benefits
- Financial Health
- Stock Ownership Potential
- Company provided life insurance
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages
- Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
- Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance
- Emotional Health
- Trust-Based Time Off
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