General information

All posting locations : Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Job Function : 03 - Finance

Date Published : 14-Jun-2023

Ref # : R-71088

Description & Requirements

Position Summary

This Business Unit Finance Manager will be the lead for key growth-related activities including Innovation / Renovation- Capital Expenditures- Productivity- and Mix-Driving Projects.

This person will gain increased visibility by leveraging cross functional partners (Revenue Management- Sales- Marketing- Supply Chain) to enable senior leadership to efficiently make comprehensive decisions.

Responsibilities

• Drive ROI mindset across investments
• Translate relevant market insights into action to accelerate share gains across the portfolio
• Develop Category / Brand / SKU profitability analysis to identify potential opportunities
• Partner with cross functional teams on Capex IRR modeling
• Drive continuous improvement in the ways we work
• Ad hoc projects as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting- Finance- or related field- MBA preferred
• 3+ years of Finance and / or Accounting experience required
• Prior experience in CPG preferred
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional business partners and drive cross-functional actions while effectively communicating complex information
• Proactive and self-directed learner eager to acquire new knowledge at a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable with complex analytical and financial modeling; experience with very large data sets for financial modelling (P&L)- combining different business units and reconciliations of drivers Accountability in a fast-paced matrix structure
• Systems / financial tools agility (SAP- Excel- Hyperion- PowerPoint); Strong Excel / PowerPoint skills
• Open to change and evolving responsibilities
• High-energy- humble- approachable- team player

ERM is seeking a dynamic, proactive, and self-starting Finance Manager to join our consulting firm in Houston, TX . This position will provide finance and operational support to enable ERM to meet and maintain our growth, profitability, and market leadership.

As the Finance Manager, you will directly oversee the financial performance of three of our Business Units (BU’s), which encompass multiple office locations.

By actively engaging in the financial management process, you will be integral in ensuring all key financial metrics are met, along with proactively identifying ways to improve ERM’s year-over-year overall financial results.

Working closely with ERM’s Partners, and other key leadership team members, you will have the ability to influence required changes and ensure all projects are managed to maximize profitability.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Analyze and interpret financial data and communicate key messages to Partners and Project Managers.
• Proactively look for ways to drive improvements in profit and return on net revenue.
• Work with Partners and Project Managers to ensure that projects are reviewed on a regular basis and are in accordance with ERM’s financial growth metrics and standards.
• Implement controls to eliminate risk of uncontracted work and client budget allocations.
• Support DSO management by AR collection and Billing acceleration.
• Support labor rates, billability and ad-hoc analysis to identify growth areas and support identifying action items to enhance BU performance.
• Help / support develop financial reports and presentations to communicate with Partners and Project Managers.
• Maintain and develop proper internal control best practices to maintain accuracy and consistency of reports and financial metrics.
• Provide strategic support fin relation to the annual budgeting process in partnership with key BU leadership.
• Implement processes to drive Profit and Return on Net Revenue in relation to billable hours, cost management, recovery of expenses, project management support during the standard project life cycle.
• Establish and manage effective, collaborative working relationships with ERM partners and employees.
• Assist in the training of Partners and senior staff on financial performance drivers and risk controls for the company.
• Maintain a system of control to provide right level of checks and balances to assure safeguarding of company’s assets, accurate and timely reporting of financial results.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline; MBA and / or CPA preferred.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in financial operations
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong customer service ethic, balanced with the maintenance of internal controls.
• Ability to develop and track budgets, handle financial aspects of the corporate finance function, and actively contribute to broader business strategy discussions.
• Well-developed verbal and written presentation skills are required for client and internal communications.
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with key members of the business.
• Energy, commitment and a desire to work in a dynamic team environment.

For the Finance Director, position we anticipate the annual base pay of $137,520 $166,359. An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job is also eligible for bonus pay.

Department

Booth Accounting : Part-Time Programs

About the Department

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices.

Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges.

Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment.

Chicago Booth is proud to claim :

• an unmatched faculty.
• degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents.
• a global body of nearly 54,000 accomplished alumni.
• strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities.

As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture.

At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions.

Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment.

For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit : http : / / www.chicagobooth.edu / .

Job Summary

Provide general accounting support to all operating Associate Deans and Directors in the University of Chicago Booth School of Business Gleacher Center : Executive Education, Conference Center, Executive Program as well as other department managers, and University staff as needed.

Responsibilities

• Works with London, Hong Kong, and Singapore campus staff, and the local external accounting services providers to ensure that the University has an effective financial oversight structure and accounts reporting regime in place, as well as provide timely delivery of financial transaction processing.
• Maintains the chart of accounts used by both the international accounting services providers and the University FAS system.
• Reviews monthly payroll reports for international campuses for approval from the Senior Director of Finance.
• Reviews cash disbursement reports from the international accounting services providers for Senior Director of Finance approval.
• Prepares monthly entries to record the international campus financial activities in the University FAS system.
• Coordinates and monitors the accounting for tuition revenue and student accounts receivable from the international campus programs, working with Bursar's office and international campus staff to communicate payments and resolve issues as they arise.
• Coordinates and monitors the accounting for donations received in international campus bank accounts, working with the Advancement offices and international campus staff to communicate payments and resolve issues as they arise.
• Communicates University paid expenses on behalf of the international campus to the local accounting service provider every month.
• Monitors and compares the FAS balances for international campuses to reports from the international campus accounting services providers.
• Provides non-Booth University units that conduct activities and / or have staff at the Hong Kong and London campuses with accounting support, including vendor disbursements, payroll, and related monthly transaction reporting, as an integral part of the overall services provided by the local external accounting services providers.
• Monitors international currency cash balances in FAS to ensure that they agree with international campus books and monitors unrealized gain / loss from fluctuations in conversion rates.
• Confirms the annual intercompany balances between the international campuses and the University.
• Consolidates financial information for the Executive MBA program from all three campuses and report as needed.
• Updates and distributes annual budget templates consolidating the international and domestic executive MBA programs, providing budgeting support to the Chicago EMBA program staff.

Maintains consolidating worksheet with budget and forecast revisions and updates when fiscal year-end results are complete.

• During the budget cycle, reviews, organizes and consolidates revisions as they are submitted.
• Once the budget cycle is completed, prepares worksheets to enter budgets into FAS, communicates the final budget to international campus managers, and consolidates budget information for inclusion in the Gleacher Center summary.
• Ensures that, as a part of the annual fiscal closing of the University’s accounting system, all transactions relevant to transfers, etc., have been processed.
• Develops procedures and tools to assist departmental personnel with compliance with University accounting requirements.
• Develops and maintains productive working relations with the Chicago Booth’s Accounting and the University Financial Services offices.
• Handles special projects as assigned. Assists the Senior Director of Finance / Gleacher Center in developing and generating periodic revenue progress reports, including non-dollar metrics.
• Uses in-depth knowledge and experience to perform a variety of complex operating or cost accounting activities, incorporating accounting theories and principles.
• Guides others and acts as a resource on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education :

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience :

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications :

Preferred Qualifications

Education :

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Master’s degree in accounting or MBA.

Experience :

• A minimum six years of experience in accrual accounting.
Certifications :
• CPA.
• CPA.

Technical Skills or Knowledge :

Solid knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel, e-mail, and the internet.

Preferred Competencies

• Familiarity with standard business practices and advise the Senior Director of Finance on policies and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, including standard business English, spelling, arithmetic, letter and report format, and forms.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting and audit procedures.
• Proven ability to organize complex projects, obtain college’s cooperation, work through problems and deliver a clean finished product on time consistently.
• Consistently work effectively with diverse constituencies such as staff, faculty, students, accounting firms, and vendors.

Working Conditions

This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.

Application Documents

• Resume / CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Financial Management

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Benefits Eligible

Drug Test Required

Health Screen Required

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

Posting Statement

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Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

Job Overview :

The Casino property Director of Finance is responsible for all assigned property financial and fiscal management aspects of its gaming operations.

Provides leadership and coordination of Financial Accounting and Reporting, Hospitality Accounting, Revenue Audit, Drop and Count and Cage and Credit administrative efforts of the property in accordance with Gaming Purpose and Value system.

Purpose :

Our genuine engagement and positive energy provide guests an escape from their routine into our exciting fantasy world of fun, chance, and possibility, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and importance.

Value System :

Our enthusiastic commitment to our purpose inspires and empowers us to do everything right, have fun, and be the best. We will be recognized fairly, elevating our levels of personal accountability, and focus on our customer.

The resulting creation of wealth will grow opportunities for all.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Directs assigned functional areas of the property finance groups including Financial Accounting, Revenue Audit, Cage and Soft Count / Drop teams
• Contributes to financial departmental effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues and goals, recommending courses of actions, and implementing directives
• Maintains internal controls for assigned financial departments and WCHGA accounting policies and procedures as may be required to conform to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Assures the financial aspect of the gaming facility meets or exceeds all applicable Tribal gaming regulatory standards
• Supports the strategic WCHGA financial programs of the company to include financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting and conservation of assets of the gaming facility
• Recommends, gains approval from the CFO and coordinates changes and improvements in automated financial systems for the property
• Oversees the approval and timely processing of property revenue, expenditure, audit documents, finance department budgets, general ledger, supporting ledgers, account reconciliations, purchasing and warehouse
• Communicates and assists operation managers in regards to financial results, fiscal responsibility and financial issues and solutions
• Participates in the annual budget process, monthly financial statement review and internal control updates
• Proactively identifies and troubleshoots financial problems, to ensure the operational effectiveness of the property, maximize profitability, and ensure proper controls throughout the company and takes corrective action when needed
• Corresponds with senior management regarding financial decisions, issues and solutions
• Counsels, guides and instructs direct reports in the proper performance of their duties for all areas of responsibility;

plans growth opportunities for those employees who display the necessary skills, motivation and attitude to progress

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Description

Envision Unlimited is a large non-profit agency committed to providing services for adults with intellectual / developmental disabilities and / or mental illness.

We emphasize quality services that promote choice, independence, and community integration. Through the collaborative efforts of an interdisciplinary team, our members receive person-centered services aimed at improving functionality and practical application of social, financial, and emotional skills.

We work to build partnerships with our community to enrich the lives of our members by creating lasting opportunities that will strengthen relationships for a lifetime.

Our programs include, but are not limited to, ABA Therapy for Children, Community Day Program, Community Living, Mental Health, Employment and Career Services, and Foster Care.

FINANCE TEAM PURPOSE STATEMENT :

The EU Finance team strives to achieve higher degree of accountability and transparency while efficiently and effectively providing excellent services in achieving agency objectives.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under supervision of Controller, the Finance Coordinator provides all forms of finance and accounting related services for daily agency operations, including coordinating with outsourced EXL finance staff.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS :

• Manage Custodial Members account
• Distribute Pace Tickets to program client
• Scan and email vendor invoices to EXL (outsourced company)
• Assist with month end closing, including bank reconciliations, balance sheet account reconciliations, and analysis of expenses variances.
• Provide occasional backup assistance to other associates when necessary
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries and a variety of reports.
• help with G / L account reconciliation and month-end closing, other ad hoc projects
• Collaborate with Revenue Manager in automating billing processes
• Perform other duties as assigned, including special projects (working with AP Manager, Dir. For Planning and Analysis, Controller and CFO

EDUCATION, SKILLS, and / or EXPERIENCE

• B.A. in Accounting with 2 - 3 years’ experience
• Must have strong computer skills, such as MS Word, MS Excel and general database systems.
• Must have the demonstrated ability to multi-task and function in a high-paced environment, positive can do attitude, ability to think creatively and strong organizational skills required.

DISCLAIMER :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or a responsibility required of the employee and is subject to change based on the needs of the department and / or agency.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

LOCATION : Hybrid (2-3 days per week in the office in downtown Chicago)

SALARY : $45K - $50K per year

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : No supervisory responsibilities.

Envision Unlimited offers competitive salaries and a generous benefit package to our professionals :

Blue Cross / Blue Shield Medical Coverage : HMO, PPO

Dental and Vision Insurance Options

Company paid Life Insurance

12 Paid Holidays

Paid vacation, sick time and personal days

403B plan

In house training and CEU’s

Employee Assistance Network

Support for pursuing clinical licensure (financial and time off)

Opportunity for career growth & development

Envision Unlimited provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.