Highlights
They're now looking to bring on a Lead Accountant to their Corporate team to oversee multi-entity financial reporting. You'll support all the entities underneath the parent company and gain great experience in the consolidations field.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Itasca, IL |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $95,000–$105,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
Description
Lead Accountant
I'm partnered with the CFO at a multi-billion dollar, manufacturing organization located near Itasca, IL. This company is one of the largest businesses in North America in their niche market and is growing through acquisitions. They're now looking to bring on a Lead Accountant to their Corporate team to oversee multi-entity financial reporting.
In this role, you'll report directly to the Director of Accounting and take ownership of key accounting functions. You'll support all the entities underneath the parent company and gain great experience in the consolidations field
Job Description
- Assist with month-end close duties
- Perform consolidation checks
- Assist with maintaining the general ledger
- Prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP
- Identify process improvements and procedures
- Collaborate with business units to develop company cash reconciliation
- Assist with inter-company out-of-balance reconciliation process
- Provide accounting support when needed
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
- 4+ years of experience in Accounting
- Manufacturing, distribution, or related industry experience preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge
- Knowledge of GAAP
What's on Offer
- Competitive compensation package
- Strong benefits
- Hybrid work schedule (1-2 days work from home)
- Fast growing company
- Opportunities for career growth
- Highly visible role, partnering with Controller
- Tons of mentorship and training from the team
- Awesome team culture
Contact Matt Conroy Quote job ref JN-092026-7100454
Job Summary
Sector: Accounting
Sub Sector: Financial Accounting
Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
Where: Itasca
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant name: Matt Conroy
Job Reference: JN-092026-7100454
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
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