Director of General Accounting - Software Guidance & Assistance

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Director of General Accounting for a contract assignment with one of our premier Healthcare services clients in Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities :
Director of General Accounting is a member of the Corporate Finance leadership team and is responsible for overseeing the financial position of the firm. The Director will supervise, coordinate, monitor and evaluate the accounting activity of the organization including General Accounting, Fixed Assets and Fund Accounting.

As a critical member of the Finance Leadership Team, the Director of General Accounting leads the operations of the Corporate Finance department including standardizing processes, enhancing the internal control environment, overseeing the monthly financial close process, ensures all monthly reconciliations are completed timely to safeguard company assets and become the change agent for the department. This role also supports the annual financial audit, meets with both internal and external auditors and ensures the financial statements are presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Partners with the other senior finance leaders and operations management to drive business results, implement cross-functional strategies, provide strategic business analysis and recommendations, assess risks and opportunities and develop action plans for complex business issues.

• Direct oversight of General Accounting, Fixed Assets and Fund Accounting.
• Accountable for ensuring that policies and procedures including the internal control environment are in place to provide reasonable assurance that the company assets are protected.
• Review various Financial Reports generated on a monthly basis.
• Reviews internal Financial Statements each month, ensures all accruals are recorded properly and monthly variances are identified.
• Coordinate the month end, quarterly and year end closing process.
• Provides technical accounting GAAP guidance and support to all firm and firm entities.
• Ensure that the ERP system continues to operate as required. Validate and/or initiate changes to ensure accounting requirements continue to be met.
• Coordinates work related to both external and internal audits in the periodic review of the firm's financial records including grant audits. Responsible for implementing the
• agreed upon recommendations resulting from the audit findings.
• Oversee customer service of General Accounting, Fixed Assets and Fund Accounting and responsible for conflicting issues that may arise from these three areas.
• Responsible for ensuring that departmental policies are maintained and reviewed on a regular basis.
• Provide other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required.

Required Skills:

• BS in Accounting/Finance
• Minimum of five years of managerial experience
• CPA Required
• Demonstrates advanced GAAP knowledge and the ability to research complex accounting issues and standards
• Knowledge of ERP systems, financial reporting and an ability to work closely with internal and external auditors
• Ability to be a change agent and inspirational leader
• Highly motivated, self- confident individual with a desire to initiate change
• Strong analytical, problem solving and multitasking abilities
• Excellent oral and written skills required
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook

Preferred Skills:

• Lawson experience preferred
• MBA preferred
• Proficiency in Lawson, Workday and Axiom preferred

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .

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