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Compliance Manager, Internal Audit Team
• Develop test plans to determine if the identified risks are adequately mitigated.
• Execute test plans related to the compliance and regulatory functions.
• Support business monitoring and validation activities. Participate in and lead audit meetings with regulators and with key leaders in compliance, technology and operational risk.
• Assess the impact of control deficiencies and inherent risks, including the evaluation of compliance requirements.
• Assist in the development of an audit plan and ensure effective and efficient execution of audits in conformance with professional and department standards, budgets and timelines.
• Assist with validation of key milestones surrounding compliance and regulatory gaps. This includes assessment of documentation quality and sufficiency, evaluation of management's internal validation procedures, consideration of inter-dependencies, and responsiveness to findings issued by internal audit or regulatory comments, MRAs.
• Effectively handle larger and more challenging workloads on successive assignments.
• Maintain internal audit competency through ongoing professional development.
• Act as a coach to less experienced team members and temporary resources.
Internal Auditor
The successful candidate will conduct audits and will review and evaluate the effectiveness of internal accounting controls. The audits are designed to inform management of issues regarding compliance with established controls and procedures. Additionally, such audits will involve developing recommendations to strengthen controls, improve profitability and aid management decision-making capabilities.
Responsibilities include:
• Conduct audits in accordance with pre-approved audit programs while effectively managing time budgets
• Preparation of supporting workpapers in accordance with department standards
• Identification of relevant control weaknesses and business issues.
• Formulate specific recommendations, including cause, effect and quantification, to assist in strengthening controls and improving operational performance
• Assist in basic planning activities such as program revisions and risk assessment. Perform other duties as assigned
• Review operational control systems and transaction records in order to objectively verify the accurate, efficient and effective conduct of specific tasks and transactions.
• Travel requirements 25%-30%.
Financial Manager/Controller
The Position
Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Financial Controller leads our Accounting team to create efficient, accurate, and scale-able systems and processes that enable better decisions through superb insights, governance, and compliance. You are a strong team player and an excellent communicator who knows how to get things done. You conduct yourself with the highest level of integrity and are a master at implementing processes and setting up strong internal controls. We are a private company that operates like a public company building a solid foundation for an IPO. We have aggressive growth plans, and as the Financial Controller, you have the energy, drive and experience to help take us from start-up to multi millions.
Duties Include:
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Create and prepare monthly consolidation worksheets for 1 US manufacturing plant, 1 US corporate entity and 1 Canadian corporate entity.
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Prepare monthly, consolidated IFRS financial statements in US functional currency.
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Conduct detailed monthly direct material, direct labour, and direct overhead variance analysis.
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Review and revise standard costs for materials and update bills of materials for changes to standard labour rates and hours.
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Review and reconcile monthly raw material, work in progress and finished goods inventory at multiple locations in the US.
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Conduct detailed monthly budget to actual variance analysis and distribute to functional heads.
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Ensure accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including a quarterly Management Discussion and Analysis.
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Initiate and oversee phase 2 of the implementation of Netsuite, our ERP system, and be accountable for its ongoing development and maintenance.
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Design and implement a SOX compliant company wide system of internal controls and corporate governance.
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Oversee the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, employee expense reports and cash control.
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Oversee the accurate and timely management of all Accounts Receivable aging components including billings, cash receipts application, etc.
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Manage 2 direct reports: an Intermediate Accountant and a Payables and Payroll Administrator
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Liaise with auditors to complete year end financial audit within strict time and budget constraints.
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Ensure corporate income tax compliance including the accurate and timely filing of all corporate income tax returns.
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Maintain general ledgers, sub-ledgers and all accounting processes.
Plant Accounting Manager Chicago Suburbs
Tremendous role for an Accounting Professional presently working for a mid-sized manuacturing firm.
The Plant Controller will have the following credentials:
7-10 years of plant accounting experience, with a cost accounting emphasis. CPA or CMA a plus along with a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1._Financial Statement close
2. _Analyze and Report Variance Analysis
3. _Reconcile Inventory detail reports to general ledger
4. _Develop and analyzes standard costs
5. _Assists Director, Plant Accounting in preparing annual budget and forecast updates
6. _Develop and implement cost saving initiatives
Please forward your resume in Word format with "Plant Controller Chicago" in the subject line.
For immediate consideration please forward your resume directly to:
Morris H. Snitowsky, CPA
Senior Executive Recruiter – Parker and Lynch Chicago Finance
Please note that Emailed resumes will have priority consideration over online applications.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
FP&A Analyst
•Prepare monthly Cash Flow Forecast submissions and associated variance explanations.
• Accumulate and analyze Cash Flow forecast inputs from other functional groups
• Prepare Cash Flow forecast using the Direct and Indirect Methods and reconcile the two methods
• Understand business drivers of changes to Working Capital and ensure forecasts are consistent with expectations
•Support Monthly closing process as primarily point of contact for inventory related items
• Maintain sharepoint inventory warehouse setup and process
• Prepare Quarterly E&O analysis
• Prepare inventory and cost of sales journal entries
• Prepare standard inventory analysis and support ad-hoc requests as required
•Support Cash Flow monthly closing activities.
• Prepare month end cash flow statements
• Prepare variance to forecast analysis
•Support Cash and Working Capital ad hoc reporting and analysis.
• Provide timely and accurate analysis for executive management
• Prepare financial data that measures performance to business plans, year over year fluctuations and areas of risk and opportunity.
•Support ACE process improvement initiatives to increase the accuracy and efficiency of Balance Sheet and Cash Flow forecasting.
• Review current practices used to forecast Working Capital requirements and total Cash Flow to identify and implement opportunities for improvement
• Develop and maintain ACE reporting metrics
•Contribute to the accurate, concise and timely preparation of executive presentations.
•Provide back up support for other members of the department as needed.
Accounts Receivable Collections Representative
For over 25 years, Top Master, Inc. is the elite company in the Midwest that fabricates and installs custom designed countertops! We currently seek a talented and professional Accounts Receivable Collections Representative (ARCR) to join the accounting team.
The ARCR will primarily be responsible for the collection of account receivables, which includes notifying customers of delinquent accounts, resolving invoice discrepancies, and initiating customer credit holds. This individual will also be assigned other tasks and duties to help carry out other functions of accounting.
Senior Statutory Financial Analyst
Reporting and Analysis:
- Prepare Statutory filings including quarterly and annual statements and supplemental filings
- Work with segment and functional areas to coordinate the preparation and review of monthly and quarterly financial analysis packages
- Review monthly/quarterly financial ledger reports for accuracy and completeness
- Provide financial analysis, guidance and recommendations to Department leadership
- Assist in developing, maintaining and improving statutory quarterly analysis packages
- Work with segment and functional areas to coordinate the preparation and review of quarterly statutory analysis packages
Special Projects / Other
- Lead and/or contribute to process improvement projects
- Assist with companywide strategic initiatives
- Perform ad hoc analysis / support as needed
Basic Requirements:
- 3 - 7 years of financial reporting experience (Statutory reporting a plus)
- BS degree in Accounting, CPA Preferred
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Able to meet reporting deadlines
Desired Qualifications:
- MBA or Graduate Degree is a plus
- Insurance industry experience a plus
- Public accounting experience a plus
Senior Accountant for Chicago NW Suburban Corporation
Attention Big 4 public accounting auditors:
This is a newly created Senior Accounting role located in Chicago's NW Suburbs.
The Company
My client a rapidly growing manufacturer located in the Chicago Suburbs, with strong lines in the healthcare market, has many new products in development and awaiting FDA approval. In anticipation of long-term, substantial growth, this client offer challenging, attractive career opportunities along with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.
Job Summary
Complete monthly general ledger close, including journal entries and account analysis, prepare financial statements and other reporting and ad hoc analysis.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Responsible for financial statement close areas assigned, key accounts, including Inventory and Key accruals.•
Responsible for account reconciliations and analysis.•
Responsible for implementing inventory reporting.•
Preparation of monthly borrowing base reporting and quarterly bank covenant calculations and reporting.•
Process improvements and internal control enhancement.•
Other duties as assigned.
Seeking someone out of Big 4 Public Accounting with 3 to 4 years of experience or a public/industry blend. BS in Accounting and a CPA or Condition.
The appropriate candidate will be someone who understands process improvement.
Please forward your resume in Word format with "Senior Accountant NW" in the subject line.
For immediate consideration please forward your resume directly to:
Morris H. Snitowsky, CPA
Senior Executive Recruiter – Parker and Lynch Chicago Finance
Please note that Emailed resumes will have priority consideration over online applications.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Senior Tax Analyst Chicago
Outstanding Tax opportunity in Chicago for a Tax Senior with a strong Federal Tax background in compliance, research and planning.
Description
My Chicago based client is looking for a capable Income Tax Analyst to join our growing Tax Department. The Income Tax Analyst will work closely with the Tax Managers to manage the federal and state income tax function, including tax planning, management of IRS/state income tax audits, tax return compliance, and tax accounting for external financial reporting.
Responsibilities:
- Preparing federal and state income tax returns by assisting the outside accounting firm that prepares the returns, collecting and analyzing financial information, and preparing tax workpapers used to support the tax returns;
- Preparing financial statement tax balances, reports, and records by collecting, analyzing, calculating, and summarizing tax information to support the audits of financial statement tax balances by the external auditor;
- Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and SEC tax and financial reporting requirements by maintaining knowledge of regulations, communicating with outside tax advisors, advising management on needed actions, documenting company positions, and adhering to requirements;
- Assisting in the preparation and review of transfer pricing analysis;
- Maintaining, modifying, improving and monitoring compliance with Tax Department systems and processes to ensure ongoing compliance with the internal control requirements of section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act;
- Preparing monthly and quarterly tax reporting schedules and reconciliations;
- Developing/implementing tax strategies and conducting research & analysis on specific issues related to federal and state income/franchise tax;
- Researching and responding to federal, state and local tax notices;
- Managing IRS and state income tax audits, including preparing responses to information/document requests and coordinating assistance of outside tax advisors
Requirements:
- At least 4 years of federal and/or state income tax experience; and
- Strong analytical, organizational, technical, communication, and teamwork skills.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in a Big 4 accounting firm and/or large corporate environment;
- IRS and state audit experience;
- Tax provision & financial reporting experience; and/or
- Tax research & planning experience.
Minimum Education:
- Bachelors Degree in accounting, finance, business or related field.
- A CPA and/or MST
Please forward your resume in Word format with "Senior Tax Analyst Chicago" in the subject line.
For immediate consideration please forward your resume directly to:
Morris H. Snitowsky, CPA
Senior Executive Recruiter – Parker and Lynch Chicago Finance
Please note that Emailed resumes will have priority consideration over online applications.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Vice President Financial Controls
Responsibilities include:
• Assist with the Sarbanes Oxley scoping of key controls, documentation, develop and execute testing as well as assessing the results.
• Assist in further establishing the dedicated SOX function within finance, educating the business on SOX requirements
• Develop, test, and report on SOX business process controls on a quarterly basis
• Assist the existing team with a growing population of key controls as a result of addressing risks in the current climate, refreshing the control set and adhering to the group requirements
• Assist with the coordination of new processes and changed processes
• Work with management on control deficiencies and developing action plans and remediation testing
• Assist with the coordination of SOX testing visits with public accounting firm
• Oversee certain Sarbanes Oxley related areas and finance control related projects
• Investigate, analyze and determine resolution for risk and control related matters impacting finance
