Senior Accountant at Circana in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Let's be unstoppable together!



Circana is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through unparalleled technology, advanced analytics, cross-industry data, and deep expertise, we provide clarity that helps almost 7,000 of the world's leading brands and retailers take action and unlock business growth. We understand more about the complete consumer, the complete store, and the complete wallet so our clients can go beyond the data to apply insights, ignite innovation, meet consumer demand, and outpace the competition.


At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We have a global commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable strength that diversity brings to our business, employees, clients, and communities (with us you can always bring your full self to work). Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Learn more at www.circana.com.



What will you be doing?



Circana is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Global Controllership team. In this role, you will support the day-to-day accounting operations while maintaining and reporting accurate and timely financial information in accordance with U.S. GAAP and ensuring appropriate controls and compliance processes are followed.



Job Responsibilities

• Assists in completing the monthly financial accounting close process.


• Supports external financial reporting, including MD&A and related supporting documents.


• Ensures transactions are recorded in compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).


• Performs accounting research and documents conclusions in related position memorandums.


• Performs balance sheet and income statement financial analyses, reviewing and analyzing results for significant, unusual, or unexpected variances, and research variances to identify root causes.


• Completes balance sheet account reconciliations.


• Manages lease accounting to ensure compliance under ASC 842.


• Supports the annual financial statement audit with the external auditors.


• Proactively takes on special projects/ad hoc analyses, and performs other tasks and responsibilities, as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited university.


• CPA certification required.


• 4-6 years of financial accounting experience, preferably in the technology and service industries.


• "Big Four" accounting firm experience is preferred.


• In-depth working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal controls.


• Demonstrated ability to lead a team.


• Excellent skills in organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Team player; ability to work collaboratively with all departments and management levels within the company.


• Ability to analyze and solve problems.


• Ability to manage projects to timely completion.


• Previous experience with Workday Adaptive Insights and NetSuite is a plus.


• Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel and proficient with other Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Circana Behaviors



As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their day-to-day role:

• Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions


• Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action


• Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices


• Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers


• Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement


• Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect and integrity


• Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone

Location



This position can be located in the following area(s): Illinois


The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. The salary range for this role is $85,000 to $95,000.


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