Interim Accounting Manager

Job Description

A manufacturing client of ours in Chicago (River North area) is seeking an Interim Accounting Manager to join their team (Hybrid role - 3 days in office).

Large Public Company and SEC experience required!

Assist with various key accounting tasks and projects. Hands on role that will assist with preparation of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and other various month-end / quarter end close tasks (including reviewing / approving work of others). Additional support with quarterly SEC filings.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:

A proven track record of working on managing complex, multinational accounting that is highly challenging and thrives on solving complex problems to drive timely, accurate, and reliable financial results

Very strong knowledge of core accounting operations and willingness to jump into a complex/chaotic post-merger integration environment and provide high quality hands-on execution of tasks, problem solving, etc.

Deep technical accounting skills coupled with the ability to translate to and from business stakeholders in support of continuity and relevance of financial statement preparation

Adept at getting up to speed quickly and blending into the day-to-day operations of the accounting team and learn/adapt to ERP accounting system

A pedigree of Big 4 and/or blue-chip companies with high levels of accounting standards and credentials or reputation in the marketplace (known names)

Skills at the Assistant Controller level, but willing to perform Accounting Manager day-to-day work

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

Finance or Accounting Degree required

Minimum 5 years of experience in a large, multi-national public company required

SEC reporting experience required

CPA preferred

7+ years of relevant accounting and finance industry experience

Supervisory experience

Deep accounting expertise, along with strong Excel and data management skill

Strong financial analysis capabilities

Strong communications and interpersonal skills

JD Edwards, Blackline, and/or Workiva system experience preferred

Brilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant’s team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.

Hybrid remote