Accounting Director
Apply NowCompany: CME Group
Location: Des Moines, IA 50317
Description:
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Manage the Central Office accounting team which includes hiring, training, and mentoring staff
Treasury management activity: oversight and maintenance of cash logs and reporting; management of cash transfers, wires, checks, credit card, and ACH activity
Prepare and/or oversee account reconciliations for the Central Office
Assist in enforcement of corporate accounting policies and procedures across the US Group
Oversees all accounting systems including financial reporting application
Oversee all accounts payable processes to include payment methods and process enhancements to streamline disbursements for the US Group
Coordinate directly with bank regarding daily issues and required treasury updates, as applicable, and maintain consolidated bank account listing
Manage the credit card program for the US Group; Duties include helping divisions obtain new credit cards, logging in, speaking with other program coordinators to resolve various credit card issues, and monitoring compliance to increase consolidated spend
Review divisional balance sheet reconciliations for the US Group
Analyze divisional balance sheets; Review and report on assigned divisional accounts and actively communicate with divisions for proper resolution of reconciling items.
Responsible for preparation, posting and reconciliation of journal entries
Experience integrating acquisitions into various financial systems
Responsible for preparation of corporate bank account reconciliations and review of divisional bank reconciliations including enforcement of corporate guidelines for resolution of reconciling items
Responsible for monthly corporate fixed asset and lease accounting including project accounting.
Assist with external audit including coordination of PBC requests across the US Group
Ensure compliance with corporate policies
Support as needed for special finance centric projects
Requirements
Requirements:
BBA degree in accounting. CPA designation is required
Minimum 10 (ten) years accounting experience is required, preferably with a combination of public and industry experience. General accounting experience covering all financial areas is required.
Prior accounting management experience
High degree of intelligence and the ability to analyze and comprehend new situations quickly
Excellent mathematical aptitude
Excellent organizational and written/verbal communication skills
Excellent computer skills, especially with Excel
A high degree of creativity and ability to think strategically
Able to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
Strong work ethic and team player with an eye for detail and accuracy
Able to perform duties with minimal supervision
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Knowledge of any of the following is a plus: Sage FAS, PowerPlan, PaymentNet, Certify, Concur, AmTrav, ReQlogic, Multi Entity Management (GP), Workday
Responsibilities:
Manage the Central Office accounting team which includes hiring, training, and mentoring staff
Treasury management activity: oversight and maintenance of cash logs and reporting; management of cash transfers, wires, checks, credit card, and ACH activity
Prepare and/or oversee account reconciliations for the Central Office
Assist in enforcement of corporate accounting policies and procedures across the US Group
Oversees all accounting systems including financial reporting application
Oversee all accounts payable processes to include payment methods and process enhancements to streamline disbursements for the US Group
Coordinate directly with bank regarding daily issues and required treasury updates, as applicable, and maintain consolidated bank account listing
Manage the credit card program for the US Group; Duties include helping divisions obtain new credit cards, logging in, speaking with other program coordinators to resolve various credit card issues, and monitoring compliance to increase consolidated spend
Review divisional balance sheet reconciliations for the US Group
Analyze divisional balance sheets; Review and report on assigned divisional accounts and actively communicate with divisions for proper resolution of reconciling items.
Responsible for preparation, posting and reconciliation of journal entries
Experience integrating acquisitions into various financial systems
Responsible for preparation of corporate bank account reconciliations and review of divisional bank reconciliations including enforcement of corporate guidelines for resolution of reconciling items
Responsible for monthly corporate fixed asset and lease accounting including project accounting.
Assist with external audit including coordination of PBC requests across the US Group
Ensure compliance with corporate policies
Support as needed for special finance centric projects
Requirements
Requirements:
BBA degree in accounting. CPA designation is required
Minimum 10 (ten) years accounting experience is required, preferably with a combination of public and industry experience. General accounting experience covering all financial areas is required.
Prior accounting management experience
High degree of intelligence and the ability to analyze and comprehend new situations quickly
Excellent mathematical aptitude
Excellent organizational and written/verbal communication skills
Excellent computer skills, especially with Excel
A high degree of creativity and ability to think strategically
Able to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
Strong work ethic and team player with an eye for detail and accuracy
Able to perform duties with minimal supervision
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Knowledge of any of the following is a plus: Sage FAS, PowerPlan, PaymentNet, Certify, Concur, AmTrav, ReQlogic, Multi Entity Management (GP), Workday