Finance & Accounting Manager

About the Role

DLC, an Addison Group Company, is adding Finance and Accounting Manager talent to its Chicago-based team of full time, salaried Accounting & Finance Consultants. We are currently seeking experienced Finance & Accounting professionals who want to join a fantastic team, tasked with supporting our clients in a wide range of interim and project-based Accounting and Finance needs all while in a stable, full time position. DLC currently serves clients across five markets: Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Orange County. Our client portfolio includes industry-leading organizations such as Sony Pictures, Disney, Amgen, Nestle, Sephora, Tyson, Genentech, Walgreens, Takeda and a multitude of venture capital firms, hedge funds and private equity firms. As a DLC Consultant, you will deliver solutions across a diverse range of industries, companies, and functional disciplines. Daily, you will work directly with finance and operating executives, providing expertise on high-impact initiatives and helping clients solve complex business challenges.

What You May Work On

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING & REPORTING

• Manage full-cycle accounting processes, including month-end close optimization, consolidated financial statement preparation, and reporting package development.
• Prepare and support SEC reporting requirements, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, S-1, S-3, and S-4, and analyze and implement new FASB pronouncements.
• Lead post-merger integrations and coordinate financial and operational audits.
• Develop, review, and document internal control policies and procedures to strengthen compliance and financial reporting.

FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS

• Develop annual operating plans, quarterly forecasts/reforecasts, and multi-year strategic plans.
• Perform financial modeling and analysis, including pricing, cost-to-serve, capital expenditures, acquisitions/divestitures, and product, channel, and customer profitability.
• Evaluate marketing and advertising ROI, conduct benchmarking analyses, and refine cost allocation methodologies.
• Support R&D budgeting and develop complex forecasting models and decision-support tools.

FINANCIAL SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION

• Lead financial system implementations and upgrades by defining business requirements, managing software selection, and serving as the liaison between Finance and IT.
• Design charts of accounts, develop and execute testing plans, and create financial reports using ERP and reporting tools.
• Identify and implement process improvements while providing post-implementation support and troubleshooting.

PROCESS DOCUMENTATION AND REDESIGN

• Document current-state ("as-is") processes through narratives and flowcharts, implement best practice recommendations, and align workflows with new system capabilities.
• Ensure business processes comply with regulatory requirements and support operational efficiency.

INTERIM OR "GAP" FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Provide interim finance leadership during periods of growth, reorganization, mergers, acquisitions, or relocations.
• Evaluate roles and responsibilities, document processes, improve workflow efficiency, and identify productivity opportunities.
• Develop accurate position descriptions and train newly hired staff to ensure operational continuity.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Lead projects by defining objectives, scope, resource requirements, deliverables, and project timelines.
• Develop project and communication plans while coordinating cross-functional teams, process owners, and subject matter experts.
• Manage project risks and develop contingency plans to ensure successful, on-time, and on-budget project delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelors in Accounting or Business Administration with an Accounting focus required.
• 2+ years of Big 4 or top public accounting firm experience preferred.
• 4+ years of corporate general ledger experience and a solid understand of GAAP and/or corporate FP&A experience.
• CPA certification or MBA desired.
• Experience with SOX internal control compliance and required documentation preferred.
• Advanced hands-on experience with at least one major ERP system such as SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, etc.
• System implementation experience preferred but not required.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and proficient in standard workplace applications, including Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Ability to meet deadlines, multi-task efficiently and manage individuals.
• Strong knowledge of accounting, strong analytical capabilities and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive healthcare benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• 401k retirement plan including employer match
• Paid time off and company paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Family planning reimbursement program
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage options
• Learning and Development resources
• Commitment to work-life balance and comprehensive onboarding and on-going personal and career development