Accounting Manager
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ABOUT US
At HUB International we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in empowering our clients and we do so by protecting businesses and individuals in our local communities. We help businesses evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees. As a global firm we offer employees resources in both technology and industry expertise but we still maintain the local flavor of our offices. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique regional culture while leveraging support and resources from our corporate centers of excellence.
HUB is a global insurance and employee benefits broker providing a boundaryless array of property casualty risk management life and health employee benefits investment and wealth management products and services. With over 17000 employees in more than 650 offices throughout North America HUB has grown substantially in part due to our industry leading success in mergers and acquisitions.
Job Description:
HUB International Limited a North American leader in the insurance industry is hiring a Manager of Accounting and Controls. This is a newly created position designed to address the needs of this rapidly growing firm. With more than 17000 employees across North America this industry leader plans to continue its growth through further acquisition and organic growth. With this growth it has become necessary to add additional members to the accounting team. This Accounting and Controls (A&C) position will focus on mitigating business risks by ensuring business units are in compliance with GAAP corporate policies contractual agreements and external regulations. The Manager of Accounting and Controls will work under the direction of the Corporate Controller. The high visibility position will work directly with internal/external auditors and finance management across the company. The ideal candidate will be able to manage and accomplish the goals across multiple projects concurrently have a strong desire to improve processes by leveraging data and information systems and possess a sense of creativity and flexibility toward meeting objectives.
Job Responsibilities:
Oversee preparation/review of balance sheet account reconciliations. Identify and document processes report on issues and propose remediations.
Lead companywide balance sheet reconciliation clean-up/ownership project.
Monitor and address any issues with daily subledger feeds to the general ledger system.
Review and process capitalized labor activity monthly.
Conduct process walk-throughs documenting process narratives and identifying and documenting internal controls.
Document maintain and improve Hubs accounting and corporate policies.
Provide consulting and advocacy services to finance and accounting teams to affect a robust mature and reliable system of internal controls over financial reporting.
Manage and strengthen A&C groups account reconciliation procedures.
Develop and manage direct relationships with corporate and regional finance/accounting leadership in a high-visibility position.
Work directly with the external audit firm on the annual financial audit.
Participate in monthly financial close activities as requested.
Monthly profit and loss review of corporate cost centers.
Provide ad hoc assistance to the accounting finance and M&A departments for special projects as necessary.
Supervise train and develop Senior Accountant.
Candidate Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance.
5 years of experience experience with a nationally recognized public accounting or consulting firm preferred.
CPA preferred.
Experience collaborating directly with external auditors.
Experience with Oracle Fusion Hyperion Smart View Business Intelligence Blackline or other account reconciliation software is a plus.
Ability to effectively manage multiple concurrent projects both in a group and independently.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Desire to implement automated and technological solutions to accounting processes.
JOIN OUR TEAM
Do you believe in the power of innovation collaboration and transformation Do you thrive in a supportive and client focused work environment Are you looking for an opportunity to help build and drive change in a rapidly growing and evolving organization When you join HUB International you will be part of a community of learners and doers focused on our Core Values: entrepreneurship teamwork integrity accountability and service.
Department Accounting & FinanceRequired Experience: 5-7 years of relevant experienceRequired Travel: No Travel RequiredRequired Education: Bachelors degree (4-year degree)HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity national origin religion age color sex sexual orientation gender identity disability or veterans status or any other characteristic protected by local state or federal laws rules or regulations.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Supervising
- Data Entry
- Compliance
- Customer Service
- Accounting & Finance
- General Ledger Accounting
- IFRS
- External Audit
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP
- Payroll
- Financial statement
- ACCA
- CPA
About Company
HUB International is a leading North American insurance brokerage that provides employee benefits, business, and personal insurance products and services.
