About Us
We are a rock star accounting firm based in downtown Chicago in the NBC Tower. We exclusively work with growing companies that keep you on your toes. Our team is on the lookout for an AWESOME Accounting Controller who will seamlessly integrate with both our team and clients. Nestled within ORBA, our team offers a distinctive blend of a small company feel with the backing of a larger firm.
Qualifications
- You love people and enjoy interacting with them!
- You have a passion for teaching others.
- You can simplify accounting concepts into layman terms.
- Your attention to detail and accuracy is almost anal-retentive.
- You excel at time management, efficient planning, and organizing.
- You possess crystal-clear email and phone communication skills.
- You enjoy utilizing your problem-solving ninja skills.
- You’re hands-on and take initiative in a small team environment.
- You are a true professional who understands the importance of confidentiality.
- You are, quite simply, AWESOME.
Why Join Us?
This is an AMAZING opportunity because:
- You’ll be part of a diverse and talented team.
- You’ll work closely with small business clients, being a key resource for them.
- You’ll meet monthly via video conference with entrepreneurs trying to change the world.
- You’ll spend time teaching and training Associates on key accounting concepts.
- You’ll be a key internal accounting resource for our team.
- You’ll have flexibility with remote work and great benefits.
Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:
- Teaching and helping Associates grow.
- Mentoring Associates to ensure a proper growth path within our firm.
- Creating high-touch, trusting relationships with assigned clients.
- Reviewing and preparing monthly client financials with an Associate.
- Ensuring balance sheet account reconciliations are accurate.
- Explaining variances to prior periods and budgets.
- Updating cash flow projections for clients.
Experience
We are looking for candidates with:
- Prior experience as an Accounting Manager/Controller.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks and/or NetSuite.
- Proficiency in Excel.
Benefits
Our benefits include:
- Salary based on experience.
- Flexible paid time off policy.
- 10 paid holidays.
- Health, dental, and life insurance eligibility.
- 401k plan with 3% company profit sharing.
- Opportunity to learn useful accounting knowledge across multiple industries.
- Working with the coolest people in the world!
Application Information
Please submit your application and in your cover letter, share one reason why you’re awesome and your expected salary range.
Job Details
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 – $105,000.00 per year
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience Level
5 years
Physical Setting
Office
Schedule
Monday to Friday
Education
Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Experience
- Accounting: 5 years (Preferred)
- Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Preferred)
- QuickBooks: 3 years (Preferred)
- Client Accounting Services (CAS): 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location
Remote
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