Senior Accounting Manager

About the role

DLC is seeking Senior Accounting Managers to join our dynamic team in Chicago. Our consultants partner with clients on complex, high-impact initiatives such as accounting and finance operations, financial reporting, FP&A, financial systems implementations, process optimization, post-merger integration, and project management across various industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all month-end close activities
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statement reporting, consolidations, and trend analysis
• Compile and present quarterly financial presentations for executive teams in monthly meetings
• Aid in post-merger integration—systems and processes redesign
• Manage cash management and cash flow forecasting
• Support annual planning and forecasting across business units, offering guidance to department leads
• Assist with Quarterly and Annual Reports on Form 10-Q/K and manage the internal and external review for these documents as well as earnings press releases
• Conduct technical accounting research and write white papers on complex transactions
• Support SEC Reporting, prepare footnotes and MD&A
• Assist with ERP Implementation and upgrades
• Provide insight and implement areas for process improvement & efficiencies
• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive accounting policy documents to improve clarity and consistency
• Perform ad-hoc analysis to assist in critical business decision support as requested

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• MBA and/or CPA or in progress required
• Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience with some experience in large public companies
• Confidence in professional aptitude and ability to convey skills and knowledge to clients
• Strong willingness to be adaptable and flexible in changing environments
• High energy with commitment to exceed customer expectations
• Demonstrated career progression
• Advanced Excel (pivots, v-lookups) and ability to manipulate large data sets
• Possess exceptional analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills with ability to build relationships with all levels

Qualifications

• Exceptional analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to build relationships with all levels

Skills

• Advanced Excel (pivots, v-lookup)
• Ability to manipulate large data sets
• Technical accounting research and writing
• SEC Reporting support
• ERP Implementation and upgrades
• Process improvement and efficiency
• Accounting policy development and maintenance
• Ad-hoc analysis and business decision support

Benefits

• Competitive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) retirement plan with 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 ongoing personal and career development

Pay

Compensation for this position ranges from $110,000 - $160,000 and may vary based on factors including specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. The compensation may also include incentive compensation in the form of discretionary bonuses.