Director of Accounting at Buckingham Search Director of Accounting at Buckingham Search in Melrose Park, Illinois Posted in 1 day ago.

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full-time Director of Accounting ???? Downtown Chicago | Hybrid A globally recognized professional services organization with offices across more than 20 locations worldwide

• and a certified Great Place to Work
• is seeking a Director of Accounting to provide strategic leadership for its U.S. accounting operations, financial reporting, general ledger integrity, and accounting governance. This is a senior leadership role for an experienced accounting executive who thrives at the intersection of technical accounting, process transformation, and organizational strategy
• with the credibility and presence to partner effectively with firm leadership and drive meaningful change.

What You'll Own:

Develop and execute the organization's accounting strategy to support growth, operational excellence, and long-term business objectives Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and governance frameworks ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices Oversee the integrity of the general ledger and all financial reporting processes

• ensuring accuracy, consistency, and transparency across the organization Lead the evaluation and implementation of accounting standards, reporting requirements, and financial control enhancements Partner with senior leadership to enhance financial reporting capabilities, analytics, and business performance insights Monitor key financial trends, performance indicators, and balance sheet activity to proactively identify risks and opportunities Lead cross-functional transformation projects involving accounting systems, reporting platforms, workflows, and data governance Champion continuous improvement initiatives that streamline accounting operations, strengthen controls, and improve service delivery Establish monitoring and reporting mechanisms to assess control performance and policy compliance across the organization

What We're Looking For:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; CPA and/or MBA preferred 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

• particularly Excel Strong project management and organizational skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines with a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism

Why This Role Stands Out:

? Senior accounting leadership seat at a globally recognized, award-winning organization ? Real strategic influence

• own accounting strategy, governance, and transformation ?

High-visibility partnership with firm leadership across a complex, multi-entity structure ? Award-winning culture recognized by Fortune, USA Today, and Great Place to Work ? Competitive compensation with performance-based bonus opportunity ? Hybrid flexibility in downtown Chicago