Job Description

Our client is in the heart of Chicago and is looking to add a Financial Analyst to the team! With operations both in & out of the states, this opportunity has arisen due to overall growth and they are looking to fill the position as soon as possible. The perks and responsibilities are listed below:

Sizzle:

• Dynamic/all-encompassing role- ability to expand skills and prepare for next step in career (exposure to corporate month end close, SEC reporting, technical accounting, and financial analysis- great for someone who is trying to understand where they want to focus with their career. This role covers a lot, not siloed)
• Big on promoting from one- helping you get to where you want to be with your career
• Great benefits, 6% 401k match +an additional 3%
• Opportunities for growth
• Great location in the Loop- right near union station and Ogilvy.
• Financially sound company
• You get your own office!
• Great group of people
• Hybrid schedule, in office 3x a week

Responsibilities:

• Supports and contributes in a variety of company-wide month-end close activities, including ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely, consolidation and issue resolution
• Collaborates and shares the ownership of financial reporting activities, including reporting to management, government and the SEC
• Own the monthly preparation of the consolidated statement of cash flows
• Own certain technical accounting topics including, but not limited to, share-based compensation, guarantor financial statements and ad-hoc accounting topics as they arise. Research, interpret, and apply accounting guidance
• Develop and implement accounting process change by analyzing current procedures and recommending changes. Take initiative to continually improve efficiency in accounting and reporting processes.
• Collaborate with corporate cost center owners to ensure appropriate accruals for vendors and outside service providers, including, but not limited to, legal, IT and audit.
• Interface with operations personnel and other cross-functional areas
• Liaise with both internal and external auditors

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Company Description

CFS is a leading, employee-owned staffing firm—the largest one founded by CPA firms. With more than two decades of experience helping companies locate, attract and hire exceptional accounting, finance & IT professionals, CFS has unique resources to better understand hiring needs, attract higher-caliber candidates and assess candidate potential. Established in 1994, CFS today operates 30+ offices across 21 states and the Caribbean. Serving most major U.S. markets and beyond, CFS connects companies with candidates, from entry-level to executive level, temporary to direct hire and project support to interim management. CFS was named to Forbes’ list of “Best Professional Recruiting Firms” three years in a row and also cited by LinkedIn as one of the “Most Socially Engaged Staffing Agencies” two years in a row!