Technical Accounting Manager

Robert Half is supporting a large consulting firm in downtown Chicago. This would be a hybrid role; the ideal candidate will be local to the area with the ability to work in-office. This is a full-time, 40-hour a week schedule contract engagement, with potential to be contract-to-hire.Responsibilities include:Financial ReportingInternal Controls Over Financial ReportingTechnical Accounting and Accounting PolicyAudit Support and Process ImprovementQualifications:Bachelor’s degree in AccountingActive CPA licenseExperience preparing/auditing U.S. GAAP financial statementsStrong analytical, project-management, organizational, and written communication skills.6+ years of progressive experience in accounting, external audit, financial reporting, technical accounting, or controllershipExperience with internal controls over financial reporting, including process documentation, control design, walkthroughs, testing, or remediation.Ability to research accounting guidance and prepare clear, well-supported technical accounting documentationStrong understanding of general ledger accounting, consolidations, financial close processes, account reconciliations, and financial statement tie-outsAbility to manage multiple deadlines and coordinate deliverables across functional teamsExperience with COSO-based control frameworks, SOX readiness, audit readiness, or control-remediation initiativesExperience with Workday Financial Management or a comparable enterprise financial system.Benefits available to contract professionals include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k)plan. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.