Accounting Manager

Do you like numbers and want a job where you can make a positive impact?

Come to Titan Security Group, one of the fastest-growing, privately held security services providers in the nation. We’re small enough that you won’t feel like a “number” like at our multibillion-dollar global competitors, but big enough that we can provide security at iconic locations like Willis Tower and Millennium Park in Chicago.

We are looking for a Accounting Manager to support the Accounting department, summarizing these responsibilities: 

• Manage the preparation, review and reporting of financial statements through the month-end close process
• Collaborate across functions to support various business initiatives
• Participate in and support continual process improvement initiatives
• Research, understand and apply accounting standards  
• Mentor, train and develop the Accounting and Accounts Payable teams   

Detailed Responsibilities:

As the Accounting Manager, you’ll have a diverse set of responsibilities. These will include:

Manage the preparation, review and reporting of financial statements through the month-end and annual close process            

• oversee the month-end and annual close process and related activities, including journal entries, adjustments, expense accruals, revenue entries, and account reconciliations
• review workpapers and reconciliations prepared by the team, with a hands-on approach for more complex and technical issues
• review weekly KPI reports and monthly P&L and balance sheet, ensuring that financial statements are complete and accurate
• ensure the integrity of financial systems by monitoring compliance with internal controls and standard procedures
• manage the year-end audit, including preparation of financial statements and footnotes
• prepare ad hoc reporting or participate in other projects as needed                    

 Collaborate across functions to support various business initiatives

• maintain a high quality and professional level of customer service to internal customers, including timely responses and resolutions to reporting, AP and Payroll inquiries
• identify, develop and provide relevant financial reporting to various teams to increase understanding and awareness of financial performance
• partner with other departments as they develop strategies, establish objectives and make decisions that could have a financial impact on the business

 Participate in and support continual process improvement initiatives       

• design and develop internal control policies and standardized operating procedures
• evaluate and enhance existing internal controls, systems and procedures
• identify opportunities to increase efficiency and/or reduce the risk of error and provide recommendations
• leverage technology to automate and streamline tasks and reporting

 Research, understand and apply accounting standards   

• maintain an understanding of accounting standards and stay up-to-date with changes as they apply to the company
• review proposed accounting changes, analyze relevance to the company, and work with the Controller to implement
• interpret and apply knowledge of accounting standards to new company initiatives and revenue streams

Mentor, train and develop the Accounting and Accounts Payable teams  

• plan, assign and direct work among Accounting and Accounts Payable team members
• motivate team to produce quality materials by deadlines
• coach team members as needed and lead with an emphasis on growth and continual improvement

Role Qualifications:

You may be our ideal candidate if you have:

• Highly proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, V-lookups, SUMIFs, IF-THEN, conditional formatting).
• Strong attention to detail in a moderately complex business environment.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance and CPA required.
• Proven ability & fundamental knowledge of GAAP, finance and accounting.
• Minimum 7 years progressive experience.
• positive attitude and enthusiasm for the job, with a focus on execution and results
• strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to evaluate processes for improvements
• ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• project management skills; ability to multitask while working with multiple teams
• team player; willingness to build out functions and processes from scratch; "roll up your sleeves" mentality
• committed to personal growth and development of self and others
• demonstrated ability to build and lead high performing teams
• excellent verbal and written communication skills

Salary & Benefits: Compensation is depending on experience plus discretionary year-end bonus, paid vacation and personal days, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and AD&D insurance, paid holidays, and 401(k) match. Skills-enhancing training and opportunities for career growth and promotion.

Email your resume to work@titan-security.com or APPLY NOW!

EOE/M/F/D/V

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