Senior Accountant
CFS, Chicago, IL, United States
Salary min: $45.00
Salary max: $55.00
Duration: Full Time
Senior Accountant
Join a Global service Powerhouse in Chicago, IL! Are you an experienced financial reporting professional with a passion for digital transformation? Do you thrive in fast-paced, multi-dimensional environments that offer continuous learning and development opportunities? If so, we want you to join our team! Our client, a NYSE-listed global diversified company is seeking a Senior Accountant to play a key role within their Corporate Controllership Group. In this cross-functional role, you will focus on technical accounting and external reporting, as well as operational initiatives that involve digital transformation. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with the Corporate Finance and Accounting Group, segment corporate offices, and operating company locations.
Requirements of Senior Accountant:
To excel in this role, you should have at least 3 years of financial reporting experience, preferably in public accounting with SEC clients
-Experience with US GAAP, including ASC 606, software revenue recognition (a plus), and ASC 842
-Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
-CPA (or working towards it) preferred.
-Big4/public accounting experience is desired
As a Senior Accountant, your responsibilities will include:
- SEC Reporting: document and footnote preparation, interacting with investor relations to support press release and investor supplement review
- Internal reporting and analysis using a multi-dimensional database reporting tool, Longview
- Assisting Managers with new accounting pronouncements, footnote disclosures, and other GAAP/SEC implementation issues
- Drafting and maintaining financial policies and procedures for company-wide use
- Assisting with digital transformation projects and other initiatives
- Maintaining reports and integration of GAAP accounting changes into the financial reporting system
- Assisting the team with periodic audit related questions and requests from auditors
- Providing ad-hoc valuation support related to acquisitions
Why You Should Work Here as a Senior Accountant:
Our client operates in a decentralized structure, with approximately 18 diverse operating companies and five operating segments. The company enjoys impressive long-term financial returns, which offers you job security and opportunities for advancement. We are passionate about coaching, mentoring, and supporting our team members, ensuring you have the necessary tools and knowledge to succeed. In addition, you'll have a unique opportunity to participate in business-critical projects focused on digital transformation. You'll have a voice and influence in shaping our organization's future, making this far more than a typical Senior Financial Reporting Analyst role. You'll enjoy a flexible work schedule, with two days in-office and three days remote, allowing for a great work-life balance.
Compensation range: $95,000-$115,000
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Join a Global service Powerhouse in Chicago, IL! Are you an experienced financial reporting professional with a passion for digital transformation? Do you thrive in fast-paced, multi-dimensional environments that offer continuous learning and development opportunities? If so, we want you to join our team! Our client, a NYSE-listed global diversified company is seeking a Senior Accountant to play a key role within their Corporate Controllership Group. In this cross-functional role, you will focus on technical accounting and external reporting, as well as operational initiatives that involve digital transformation. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with the Corporate Finance and Accounting Group, segment corporate offices, and operating company locations.
Requirements of Senior Accountant:
To excel in this role, you should have at least 3 years of financial reporting experience, preferably in public accounting with SEC clients
-Experience with US GAAP, including ASC 606, software revenue recognition (a plus), and ASC 842
-Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
-CPA (or working towards it) preferred.
-Big4/public accounting experience is desired
As a Senior Accountant, your responsibilities will include:
- SEC Reporting: document and footnote preparation, interacting with investor relations to support press release and investor supplement review
- Internal reporting and analysis using a multi-dimensional database reporting tool, Longview
- Assisting Managers with new accounting pronouncements, footnote disclosures, and other GAAP/SEC implementation issues
- Drafting and maintaining financial policies and procedures for company-wide use
- Assisting with digital transformation projects and other initiatives
- Maintaining reports and integration of GAAP accounting changes into the financial reporting system
- Assisting the team with periodic audit related questions and requests from auditors
- Providing ad-hoc valuation support related to acquisitions
Why You Should Work Here as a Senior Accountant:
Our client operates in a decentralized structure, with approximately 18 diverse operating companies and five operating segments. The company enjoys impressive long-term financial returns, which offers you job security and opportunities for advancement. We are passionate about coaching, mentoring, and supporting our team members, ensuring you have the necessary tools and knowledge to succeed. In addition, you'll have a unique opportunity to participate in business-critical projects focused on digital transformation. You'll have a voice and influence in shaping our organization's future, making this far more than a typical Senior Financial Reporting Analyst role. You'll enjoy a flexible work schedule, with two days in-office and three days remote, allowing for a great work-life balance.
Compensation range: $95,000-$115,000
#INAPR2026