Lead Accountant

Overview

This role is a remote position with flexibility to work from the Hoffman Estates, IL office as desired or needed.

The organization provides cloud-based software solutions to dealerships and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the automotive and related industries. Their SaaS platform supports dealerships in managing end-to-end business operations including acquisition, sale, financing, insurance, repair, and maintenance of vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close processes for assigned areas, ensuring all journal entries, reconciliations, and tasks are completed timely and comply with GAAP and IFRS standards.
• Identify and propose process improvement initiatives and drive their execution.
• Foster collaboration among team members and business partners to ensure financial transactions are properly supported.
• Partner cross-functionally with consolidations, financial systems, and FP&A teams to support month-end close and quarterly reporting.
• Compile documentation to support reporting and respond to internal and external auditor inquiries.
• Lead and manage various cross-functional projects across the organization, including those involving non-finance functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent education and experience; CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience with increasing responsibility, including supervising significant accounting areas.
• Strong understanding of technical accounting concepts under US GAAP and their appropriate application.
• Knowledge of internal controls and financial reporting.
• Self-driven with curiosity to improve processes and ask probing questions.
• Ability to independently organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks and provide well-reasoned recommendations.
• Consistently meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality work.
• Well-rounded business judgment to recognize and respond to cross-departmental needs.
• Ability to tailor communication to different audiences regarding accounting-related matters.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Experience with Oracle, SmartView, and Power Query is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $110,000 - $140,000.
• Compensation packages consider skills, experience, certifications, and work location.
• Potential for annual performance bonus and other incentive compensation plans.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 401K matching program.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Location

Remote with flexibility to work from Hoffman Estates, IL office as desired or needed.

Additional Information

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US; employer visa sponsorship may be offered.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties as needed.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workforce without regard to legally protected categories.