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Interim Accounting Manager 16527582
Chicago, ILCordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert is partnered with a $230M government contracts division of a large, multi-billion-dollar parent company specializing in environmental engineering services. This division’s revenue is highly project-centric, with revenue recognition computed using a percentage of completion basis. The company has a September 30 fiscal year-end. The company uses Oracle as their accounting system and Hyperion for their corporate reporting.
They are seeking a hands-on Interim Accounting Manager to join their team on a 2–3-month contract with the potential for contract-to-hire. This is an individual performer position reporting to the division controller, so this is a “hands-on” role with no direct reports. You will play a critical role in managing and executing various accounting functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in a fast-paced environment.
Title: Interim Accounting Manager
Location: Remote (with required travel to Chicago, IL the first 2 weeks for training)
Hourly Rate: $55.00 - $65.00/hour
Job Type: Contract (2-3 months)
Key Responsibilities:
They are seeking a hands-on Interim Accounting Manager to join their team on a 2–3-month contract with the potential for contract-to-hire. This is an individual performer position reporting to the division controller, so this is a “hands-on” role with no direct reports. You will play a critical role in managing and executing various accounting functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in a fast-paced environment.
Title: Interim Accounting Manager
Location: Remote (with required travel to Chicago, IL the first 2 weeks for training)
Hourly Rate: $55.00 - $65.00/hour
Job Type: Contract (2-3 months)
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain the general ledger.
- Perform account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, revenue, and expenses.
- Review monthly accruals.
- Accounts payable and expense reports including for allowable/unallowable expenses.
- Prepare and post journal entries.
- State tax reporting.
- Compile and report the monthly close package to the parent company, adhering to a tight close calendar.
- Extensive experience in government contracting is required.
- Solid understanding of general accounting.
- Strong proficiency in large ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP, and familiarity with Hyperion, is strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
- The position is remote, but you must be available to travel to Chicago for the first 2 weeks for training purposes.
- Expect overtime the last weekend of September as part of their fiscal yearend close activities.