Controllership Senior Associate, Financial Reporting - Chicago, IL

Our client is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. Our client shapes the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces, and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities. Our client is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $18.0 billion, operations in over 80 countries, and a global workforce of more than 93,000 as of December 31, 2019.

We are seeking a Controllership Senior Associate, Financial Reporting on a contract basis to help support our Customer's ongoing business needs. This role is onsite in Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review quarterly (10-Q) and annual (10-K) financial statements filed with the SEC, including support workpapers for internal and external audit review
• Support other external reporting requirements, such as annual proxy statement, quarterly earnings release, supplemental slides, etc.
• Participate in XBRL tagging efforts
• Support quarterly global balance sheet analytics process, working closely with global business segment leaders
• Own certain global corporate accounting processes; record journal entries to reflect current period activity
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
• Assist with other projects and initiatives on an ad-hoc basis

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience
• CPA required (or CPA in progress)
• Prior work experience at Big Four or regional accounting firm a plus
• Prior work experience at one or more SEC registrants with international operations preferred
• Experience performing accounting/financial reporting disclosure research in Intelligize or similar tool
• Experience with OneStream or other consolidation tools a plus
• Demonstrated superior multi-tasking skills, adaptability and ability to operate independently in a constantly-changing environment
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Self-motivated problem solver who is eager to learn
• Comfortable challenging the status quo by identifying potential process improvements and championing change initiatives

Preferred:

• Experience in a facilities management or property management environment
• Familiarity with vendor management concepts
• Basic knowledge of building operations and maintenance
• Experience with data entry and database management
• Understanding of health and safety practices in a workplace setting
• Exposure to scheduling and coordination software

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Please Note: In order to create a safe, productive work environment, our client is requiring all contractors who plan to be onsite to be fully vaccinated according to the CDC guidelines. Prior to coming into our offices, contractors will be required to attest that they are fully vaccinated.

Perks are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)
Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life (including spouse & child), 401k, STD/LTD, AD&D, and Commuter Benefits program.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.