Senior Accounting Analyst. - 6 Degrees Search
Rosemont, IL
About the Job
Our company is a worldwide brand, and an innovator in consumer retail products. We offer world class benefits, a suburb quality of life, and an excellent career growth path.
We are Looking for a Sr. Financial Accounting Analyst who will specialize and assist in the implementation and upkeep with SAP S4 Hana, work with AI, B2C and Fraud Control. Someone who is good with large data sets, who has a good technical accounting background that can navigate between accounting and IT.
Our company is home to multiple renowned global brands . Our business thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. As we invest in cutting-edge technologies and processes, including our major SAP S4/HANA rollout and transition to the OneStream global consolidation tool, we are building a world-class team to lead the way.
With strong stock performance and robust reinvestment into the business, this is a rare opportunity to join a forward-looking company offering excellent benefits and an awesome work culture.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to be a key contributor in the rollout of SAP S4/HANA, the transition from Oracle to OneStream, and other critical accounting and ERP initiatives. This role bridges accounting and IT, offering hands-on involvement in large-scale projects and setting the foundation for potential promotion to Financial Controller, within 12–18 months.
What You'll Do
The Senior Financial Analyst will:
- Lead the period-end close process, including scheduling, communication with stakeholders, and ensuring accurate reporting.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to manage the SAP S4/HANA rollout, accounting processes, and system mapping.
- Oversee the transition from Oracle to OneStream, ensuring smooth integration of global consolidation and reporting.
- Support SOX compliance by implementing and monitoring controls, providing recommendations for improvement, and mitigating risks.
- Conduct and maintain balance sheet reconciliations in collaboration with Business Controllers and the Global Business Service team.
- Work closely with internal and external auditors, providing documentation and explanations during reviews and audits.
- Participate in fraud control, AI-driven analysis, and B2C initiatives, contributing to innovative and efficient business practices.
- Assist with special projects and new tool rollouts as needed, offering expertise on large data sets and technical accounting matters.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
- Strong technical accounting background with proficiency in SAP, Oracle, and Excel.
- Experience working with large data sets, ERP implementations, and accounting/IT integration.
- Knowledge of SOX compliance and internal audit procedures.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally and manage large-scale projects.
- General product experience or knowledge of the sporting goods industry is a plus.
Why Join Us ?
This position is more than a job—it's a pathway to leadership. With exposure to global operations, advanced systems, and innovative projects, you'll gain skills and experiences to elevate your career.
Benefits Include:
- World-class benefits package.
- Hybrid schedule: Three days from home, 2 days in our Chicago loop office
- Competitive salary and growth opportunities.
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