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Evanston, Illinois · USA job

Manager of Corporate Accounting

Mesirow Financial Holdings

Evanston, Illinois

Job description

Overview

As Manager of Corporate Accounting, you will oversee consolidation-level accounting and reporting, ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate financial statements. You will lead policy maintenance, internal controls, and process improvements while supporting external and internal reporting and the year-end audit. This role collaborates across teams to implement efficiency and AI-enabled enhancements in accounting workflows. You will contribute to a growing, employee-owned firm known for collaboration and social impact, shaping how we manage finances and compliance. This is a hands-on leadership role with substantial influence on the company's financial integrity and strategic initiatives.

Compensation / Benefits
  • base salary $120,000-$160,000
  • performance-based bonus
  • benefit program
  • employee-owned culture
  • collaborative environment
Responsibilities
  • Prepare, analyze, and review components of the consolidated general ledger
  • Research new FASB pronouncements and ensure proper GAAP treatment of significant transactions
  • Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, and reporting efficiency
  • Prepare internal and external reporting, including support of year-end audit
  • Review accounting for corporate owned fixed assets and leases, debt, goodwill, and investments
  • Assist with corporate income tax compliance and calculation of the consolidated income tax provision and deferred tax assets/liabilities
  • Complete additional duties as assigned
Key requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance
  • 3-5 years of experience in similar responsibilities, public accounting experience highly desired
  • GAAP and tax reporting knowledge
  • Solid technical skills including Microsoft Office; NetSuite a plus
  • Experience identifying and implementing AI-enabled solutions to improve accounting workflows
  • CPA required; financial services background a plus
  • Analytical and research experience
  • Strong organizational skills; ability to lead multiple projects and work independently or in a team
  • Strong communication
  • Analytical mindset
  • Project management
  • GAAP knowledge
  • Knowledge of tax reporting
  • Microsoft Office

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