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Description

Senior Manager, Consolidations / Controller - month end close

Chicagoland area (Hybrid - mostly remote)

Excellent client seeking top tier candidates for a global consolidations role and supporting general month end close, financial statements, general ledger, US GAAP and more for a company in growth and private equity owned. This company offers a fast paced environment and lots of areas for advancement / professional development.

In this critical role, you’ll drive operational excellence, ensure financial accuracy and compliance, and partner with senior leaders across the globe. You’ll be part of a high-performing finance team that values continuous improvement, collaboration, and leadership.

Global Consolidations

Lead the end-to-end global monthly financial consolidation process, closing the books.

Ensure accuracy and timeliness of consolidated financials and related disclosures aligned with U.S. GAAP.

Oversee intercompany eliminations, FX translations, and investment-in-subsidiary activities.

Perform and review consolidated and regional financial variance analyses.

Americas Controllership

Manage the accounting close processes for the U.S., Canada, and LATAM regions.

Own key accounting areas: revenue recognition (multi-element), payroll and benefits, inventory/manufacturing, and more.

Review and approve critical journal entries and account reconciliations.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely close and financial accuracy.

Process Optimization & Systems Leadership

Work closely with our Accounting Transformation team to standardize and streamline global accounting processes.

Help drive ERP optimization, reporting automation, and financial dimension management.

Roll out consistent global procedures and financial tools to improve accuracy and visibility.

Team Leadership & Global Collaboration

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of direct reports (plus shared services partners).

Build strong partnerships with regional controllers and finance teams across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas.

Serve as a key contact for FP& A, Tax, Treasury, and other global functions.

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA strongly preferred.

8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including global consolidations and financial reporting in a large, multinational, or publicly traded company.

Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and close processes in complex corporate environments.

Strong ERP experience (JD Edwards, SAP, Oracle, or similar).

Track record of leading teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders globally.

Analytical mindset with exceptional communication and leadership skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, with CPA certification strongly preferred.

• Minimum of 8 years of senior management experience in accounting, consolidations, and financial reporting.

• Extensive knowledge of U.S. accounting standards and principles.

• Proven track record of leading cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders across global teams.

• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership capabilities.

• Experience in a publicly traded or multinational organization is highly desirable.

• Ability to drive process improvements and standardization across accounting operations.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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