Job Description:The Finance team is hiring for an Senior Accountant.The Senior Accountant role executes and supports the operational and financial accounting processes of the global business in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. In this role you will own a variety of accounting processes associated with our international entities, oversight of external financial service providers, and a key role in internal control evaluation and implementation. Candidates should possess the ability to research, interpret, and document accounting guidance (i.e. US GAAP, IFRS) and practically apply methodology in the context of our business. This role requires excellent organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
Your responsibilities will be:- Review and analyze accounting transactions to ensure accurate and timely recognition in compliance with US GAAP and applicable IFRS guidance.
- Perform month-end processes which may include creating journal entries, account reconciliations, and ad-hoc analysis for senior management.
- Partner with cross-functional teams, at all levels of the organization, to define and implement accounting processes to support the global business.
- Support the global SOX controls program by liaising with internal stakeholders such as internal audit, risk management, and business partners, as well as external auditors.
- Assist in the implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of internal controls. Participate in communication of internal control matters to Cboe stakeholders, internal audit, and external audit.
- Perform process walkthroughs, document process and control narratives, and complete control memorandums as needed.
- Prepare various financial, regulatory, and compliance reports. Prepare and provide support for internal and external audits.
- Provide operational oversight to our international, outsourced accounting service providers where Cboe does not have an onsite accounting presence. Key initiatives are to ensure timely, accurate, complete results conducted in accordance with Cboe policy and internal control frameworks. Strict adherence to local regulatory requirements (tax filings, audits, etc.) is imperative.
- Research historical financial data to support internal and external inquiries. Will serve as an accounting liaison with external auditors in relation to statutory audits.
- Manage various projects as needed with the ability to manage vertically and across functions within the organization.
- Author process narratives or accounting memorandums as needed.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Performs other related duties as required or requested.
The ideal candidate has:- Minimum of 2+ years of public accounting experience or 3 years of relevant accounting, internal audit, or internal controls experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance related field
- Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and international financial accounting standards (IFRS)
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel & Word
- Excellent written and verbal skills - ability to demonstrate concepts in both memorandums and business forum settings.
- Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to work independently or within a team and communicate with all levels of the organization
You'll really stand out with:- Master's degree in Accounting or Finance related field
- CPA license
- Experience with Workday accounting software, IBM Cognos TM1, or Workiva
- Experience communicating financial/accounting related items directly to internal and/or external stakeholders and answering related inquiries
- Direct, hands-on impact in process automations and/or deploying AI
Benefits and PerksWe value the total wellbeing of our people - including health, financial, personal and social wellness. We believe standard benefits like health insurance and fair pay are a given at any organization. Still, you should know we offer:
- Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days and annual community service days
- Flexible, hybrid work environment, where you choose where and how you work
- Health, dental and vision benefits, including access to telemedicine and mental health services
- 2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire
- Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tax Savings Accounts for health, dependent and transportation
- Employee referral bonus program
- Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities
Some of our employees' favorite benefits and perks include:
- Complimentary lunch, snacks and coffee in any Cboe office
- Paid Tuition assistance and education opportunities
- Generous charitable giving company match
- Paid parental leave and fertility benefits
- On-site gyms and discounts to other fitness centers
