Hospitality Client Accounting - Manager

Opportunity ID

9816

Department

Advisory

Location(s)

Chicago

State

Illinois

Function

Advisory

Job Description

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Manager to join the Hospitality team in our Client Accounting Advisory practice.

CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered remote which means it does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a CohnReznick office location. However, as a remote employee, you may be required to be present at a CohnReznick office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.

YOUR TEAM.

The Client Accounting Advisory Team is a rapidly growing division of CohnReznick, where we partner with our clients to perform accounting, advisory and technology services. Our goal is to leverage the best staff, cutting edge technology, and efficient processes to exceed our clients' expectations. Our services include maintaining of books and records, financial statement close management reporting, assistance with state and local tax filings, virtual controller/CFO services, as well as accounting technology solution development.

YOUR ROLE.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Lead and oversee the Hospitality accounting team. Responsible for client execution and timely delivery, of client's work product by team members
• Demonstrates ability to independently perform and assist with complex accounting services for client
• Lead global team with client work and developing skills, providing guidance and training on accounting principles and calculations, handling inquiries from clients and/or internal stake holders, understanding the industry and client challenges in order to provide solutions and improvements to their business and client deliverables, and looking for cross selling opportunities to provide value to your clients
• Timely complete duties associated with managing teams. Ensuring team is meeting goals and benchmarks for performance and execution of client work, such as delivering monthly financials, developing skills for career growth, working within budget and time parameters, etc.
• Complete duties associated with managing clients, developing and maintaining client relationship, including proactive communications, exceeding clients' expectations, completing client billings timely and assist with the managing accounts receivable
• Develops expertise in use of all technology necessary for performance execution, ensures quality control procedures are being executed and adhered to by all team members, identify areas for process improvement for client work and/or practice operations
• Seeks opportunities to participate in mentoring, recruiting, retention and team-building activities
• Conducts oneself professionally and always shows respect to others
• Follows regulations and professional ethics of the AICPA and the state society
• Maintains appropriate compliance with all firm wide and local office policies and procedures
• Proactively develop relationships and proactive communications with clients, staff, and internal stakeholders.
• Responds timely and accurately to internal team and client requests
• Solicit internal experts from across the Firm to assist in providing solutions for client challenges

YOUR EXPERIENCE.

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelors Degree required, MBA and/or CPA license a plus
• 3+ years of Hospitality industry experience
• Proven ability to drive and lead corporate accounting processes and procedures such as cash management, AR/AP, month end close, payroll and benefits
• Strong GAAP experience along with hands on experience performing controllership functions related to consolidations, GL close and financial reporting
• Strong Hospitality experience
• Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, being highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Project)
• QuickBooks, NetSuite, R365, and Sage Intacct experience preferred
• Strong project and time management skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail. Action-oriented (self-starter, team player, detail-oriented)
• Must be able to handle multiple priorities and effectively meet critical deadlines
• Significant knowledge of accounting and finance processes and functions. Strong understanding of financial statement preparation and analysis

In Illinois, the salary range for an Advisory Manager is $110,000 to $180,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. Salary is one component of the CohnReznick total rewards package, which includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded and inclusive parental benefits, and access to best-in-class learning and development platforms, to name a few. To learn more about life at CohnReznick, visit Life at CohnReznick

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