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Friedman + Huey Associates LLP

Director of Finance

Friedman + Huey Associates LLP, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Friedman + Huey Associates LLP provided pay range This range is provided by Friedman + Huey Associates LLP. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range $150,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

For nearly four decades, Friedman + Huey Associates LLP has been providing high-level tax and business consulting services across the United States and in nearly 30 countries around the world. With a tremendous team of professionals, we place a keen focus on providing exceptional service to our clients. Our associates enjoy great camaraderie and an excellent work culture. We work hard/play hard and continue to maintain team relationships even while working remotely/hybrid.

We have an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Director of Finance who possesses the drive, passion and knowledge to help take our firm to the next level, and keep our finances positioned for continued success. The Director of Finance will have a day-to-day, ongoing impact on company financial operations, helping us to analyze, strategize, and grow our financial position. This is an in-office or hybrid position in either Frankfort, IL or Northbrook, IL.

Responsibilities

Supports strategic initiatives and advises on financial implications

Oversees all aspects of financial management, including accounting, budgeting, financial reporting and internal controls

Working with firm practice software to pull reports necessary to calculate partner income allocations, calculate quarterly tax distributions, compute and track partner buy-ins and retirement payments for prep of firm tax returns

Oversee firm’s retirement plan, including annual accounting, tracking participant loans, maintain proper paperwork for employee contributions and distributions, and coordinate with plan administrator annual government filings and reporting to plan participants

Monitor business performance with tracking tools, analyze and present detailed financial statements, reports, and forecasts to the Executive Committee and partner group

Monitor and manage cash flow, financial activities, and making recommendations for change where needed

Develop, research and implement financial strategies, policies, and procedures to support the firm’s short-term and long-term goals

Research economic trends, analyze internal operations, and identify areas for cost reduction and process enhancement

Manage finance personnel and oversee financial IT systems, ensuring financial data accuracy and regulatory compliance

Collaborate with other departments to support strategic initiatives and provide financial insights to drive firm performance

Updates job knowledge by remaining aware of new regulations, participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.

Required skills and qualifications

Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Accounting or finance

Five or more years of experience in financial leadership role, possessing strong leadership skills and business acumen

Knowledgeable in financial forecasting, accounting principles, and financial data

Strong interpersonal skills with the propensity to successfully foster new and maintain long-standing business relationships

Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills

Ability to multitask, prioritize and delegate responsibilities in an effective and efficient manner

Outstanding integrity and solid moral judgement

Expert problem solver, analytical thinker, and decision-maker

Preferred skills and qualifications

Certified Public Accountant

Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in accounting, or business accounting

Experience with professional services

Highly competitive compensation and benefits package

Medical/Dental/Life/Disability/401k/Profit Sharing/PTO

Perk offerings in a family friendly environment

If you are seeking an employee-centric firm who cares about its employees as individuals and provides career growth opportunities for its team members, we encourage you to apply.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and General Business

Financial Services, Professional Services, and Accounting

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Inferred benefits

Medical insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

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