Interim Accounting Manager
Location
Oak Brook, IL | United States
Job description
Job Description
LaSalle Network is partnering with a national real estate company headquartered in Oak Brook, IL. Our client is looking for a strong
Interim Accounting Manager candidate. This position will be responsible for overseeing all accounting duties while the current Accounting Manager is on leave.
The ideal candidate for this position should be able to effectively manage themselves and staff with strict time constraints, lead while also being a team player and challenge others to be the best people possible.
The target per hour compensation will range from $50-$60 per hour. This is a true consulting engagement and will last for 3-4 months.
Interim Accounting Manager Responsibilities:- Ensure an accurate and timely monthly and year-end close along with the timely reporting of all monthly financial information for all clients
- Standardize the process for and review key reconciliations in the close process
- Assist in the company’s evaluation of technical accounting matters, including those related to complex transactions, emerging areas and adoption of new accounting standards
- Serve as a key resource for special projects with the ability to both lead as well as provide meaningful contributions
- Assist in the drafting and/or updating of existing financial, accounting and other business policies, including technical accounting guidance, as needed, to support the business
- Address existing capability gaps and identifying opportunities to enhance and better leverage process and technology to drive operational efficiency and effectiveness
- Build, lead, mentor and develop a team; this includes growing junior-level team members, stretching senior-level team members, monitoring and balancing workloads to ensure timely and accurate work product and reviewing work to provide coaching/feedback
- Coordinate the external audit work for the key corporate, shared service and operational functions/accounts
- Contribute to the preparation of the annual financial statements including preparation of key footnotes, MD&A and disclosures in accordance with US GAAP
- Recognize the different perspectives and priorities of executives and functional groups within the company to effectively meet the diverse needs and timing of the various business leaders including the development of standardized and ad-hoc reporting
- Instinctively recognize inconsistencies in financial data and initiate appropriate corrective action
Interim Accounting Manager Requirements:- Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or finance; CPA preferred
- 10+ years of accounting experience preferably with a blend of public accounting and public and/or private company experience
- A strong knowledge of US GAAP
- Proven track record for process improvement especially through technology and automation
- A proven track record of managing and leading teams to success
- Ability to prepare timely and accurate reports with an excellent attention to detail
- Strong knowledge of Oracle Financials, particularly General Ledger, preferred
- Strong Excel skills
If you have a desire to analyze, perform and grow within a great institution, apply to this job today!
Thank you,
Allee Struve
Recruiting Lead - Management Resources
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two
decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from
entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative,
Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive
Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all
industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture,
revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly
contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national
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$50 - $60 per hour
