Manager - Business Process Outsourcing (52317)

Job DetailsJob Location: Chicago, IL 60606Position Type: Full Time / Experienced LevelSalary Range: $90,000.00 - $200,000.00 SalaryJob Category: Advisory - Business Process OutsourcingCitrin Cooperman offers a dynamic work environment, fostering professional growth and collaboration. We’re continuously seeking talented individuals who bring fresh perspectives, a problem-solving mindset, and sharp technical expertise. We know you have choices, so our team of collaborative, innovative professionals are at the ready to support your professional development. At Citrin Cooperman, we offer competitive compensation and benefits and most importantly, the flexibility to manage your personal and professional life to focus on what matters most to you!

We are looking for an Business Process Outsourcing Manager to join our Advisory Department. As a Manager, you will be responsible for:

Run the day-to-day financial operations of our clients including the general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll, collections, and financial reporting
Monitor our team’s usage of our internal procedures, processes, and controls
Manage both onshore and offshore staff on an ongoing basis as they perform transactional activities, technical accounting activities, and synthesize data into reports or analysis for the clients
Assist in the preparation of financial statements in compliance with official guidelines and requirements
Manage communications with vendors, customers, partners, shareholders, banks, and other interested parties for each client
Manage journal entries, reconciliations, and coordinating the overall effort for the monthly and annual closing processes
Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts
Review the company’s accounting information to identify and resolve inaccuracies or imbalances
Convert customers to new accounting systems and perform cleanup activities on clients’ books and records
Advise and assist with technical accounting decisions
Develop models and analysis for client requests
Encourage ongoing improvement of internal operations, taking input from key business stakeholders (or senior staff) and developing process, technology, or structural improvements

Qualifications
Outstanding interpersonal communication skills and is highly effective in developing trusted relationships in person, over the phone, and through written communications
Proven experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or other similar position
Experience in several different industries - professional services, manufacturing, construction, and healthcare are particularly valued
Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes and of the structure necessary to run them efficiently and effectively (budgeting, financial closure, reporting etc.)
Knowledge and experience of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
Understanding of data analysis and forecasting
Experience with multiple accounting systems which could include Quickbooks, Xero, Dynamics, NetSuite, Intacct, and other middle-market accounting and ERP packages

Expert in Excel

Well-organized with ability to prioritize
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong Attention to detail and problem-solving ability
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a relevant field is preferred
Experience participating in an ERP implementation is a plus
Professional certification (e.g. CPA) is a plus