Michael Page International Inc Looking for Financial Accounting Manager | Global Logistics | Wood Dale, IL at Wood Dale, Illinois Full Time

• Flexible, hybrid work structure (2-3 days remote)
• Highly visible role, working regularly with Corporate Controller and CFO

About Our Client

I am currently working with the Corporate Controller of a multi-billion dollar, global logistics firm that is experiencing high amounts of organic growth. The company has been around for 40+ years and is looking to continue growing for the foreseeable future. Being the Financial Accounting Manager you will be working very closely with the Global Corporate Controller on projects that will be reported to C-suite executives around the globe.

Job Description

Financial Accounting Manager Responsibilities:

• Assist with preparation of monthly financial reporting & analysis package
• Review work and analysis performed by staff and provide guidance on more complex transactions and reconciliations.
• Monthly close process management
• Responsible for period-end close procedures for assigned balance sheets and income statement accounts for multi-entities
• Operational accounting oversight and issue resolution
• Preliminary financial statements distribution and issue resolution
• Audit coordination (US consolidated) and foreign statutory audits with assistance from local Finance Managers

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 Degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA is a plus
• 5+ years of experience in Corporate Accounting
• Experience working in large amounts of data sets
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Manufacturing or Logistics experience preferred
• Global Company experience is preferred
• Management experience preferred
• AS 400 experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• M&A experience
• Exceptional attention to detail

What’s on Offer

• Highly competitive compensation package
• Strong benefits
• Highly acquisitive company
• Fast growing company
• Ample room to progress your career
• Highly visible role, partnering with senior leaders
• Mentor-ship from the Corporate Controller
• Awesome team culture
• Remote working opportunity (2-3 days work from home)