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Insight Global Sr. Manager, Accounting Policy in Chicago, Illinois
Job Description
· Partner with finance and functional leaders to develop, implement, and operationalize standardized accounting policies and procedures.
· Promote global consistency, adoption of best practices, and alignment with US GAAP in finance and other business transformation initiatives.
· Develop, update, and maintain accounting policy documentation and related training materials, focusing on widespread access and improved usability.
· Serve as a resource to the organization on accounting policy application and best practices.
· Lead efforts to standardize and maintain processes around finance master data (i.e., charts of accounts).
· Perform technical accounting research on accounting matters raised by management or the field; lead or support efforts to draft related white papers
· Provide support to international operations related to local / US GAAP conversion and other technical matters.
· Provide technical accounting guidance and expertise to business leaders and/or the business development team to support special projects and transactions.
· Lead efforts to implement new accounting standards as they become effective.
· Assist in reviews of external filings to provide policy viewpoint and technical accounting support.
· Work with field and finance personnel to document new and/or unique accounting transactions.
· Assume other duties as assigned.
· Manage the work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling, and reviewing work, ensuring quality standards.
· Responsible for hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance, and administering corrective action for staff.
· Frequently communicates complex information across departments and interacts with management. Can present, resolve, and address delicate situations. Can motivate and persuade others.
· Problems are varied and complex, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation. Problems are solved using knowledge and skills, general precedents, and practices.
· Decisions impact the management and operations within a department or business unit. May contribute to business and operational decisions that affect the department.
· Provides and sets goals and priorities for functional area. May make recommendations for department policies, practices, and programs. Makes decisions for and/or resolves problems for others.
· Prioritize, organize, and oversee tasks and projects: responsible for outcomes.
· Work is primarily sedentary: must be able to sit for extended periods of time and use a computer, keyboard, and mouse, frequently.
· Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements).
· Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .
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Skills and Requirements
· Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
· Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
· 7+ years related experience in public accounting, corporate accounting and/or financial analysis.
· Public Accounting experience highly preferred (or Big 4 experience)
· Advanced skill level in Microsoft Excel; proficient in Word and PowerPoint (writing technical accounting reports, presenting data to executives) · Masters degree in Accounting, or other advanced degree in Business.
· Experience working with international accounting standards.
· Knowledge of up-to-date GAAP disclosure requirements for financial results.
· Familiarity with Workiva for word processing (can be taught).
· Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, etc. ·
· Ability to create, maintain, and incorporate functions into Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, databases, and PowerPoint presentations to support business objectives. null
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.