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Head of Corporate Accounting

Spreetail
Chicago, Illinois, US
$208.5K a year
Full-time

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About Spreetail :

Spreetail propels brands to increase their ecommerce market share across the globe while improving their operational costs.

Learn how we are building one of the fastest-growing ecommerce companies in history : www.spreetail.com.

Position Overview :

Spreetail is seeking a Head of Corporate Accounting. This role will report into the Global Controller. In this pivotal role, you will lead a talented team of accounting professionals, spearheading initiatives that enhance our financial general ledger operations, close cycle time, and support our strategic goals.

Your analytical acumen and leadership skills will be crucial in delivering fast and accurate financial information, which will be used to guide our executive team in making informed business decisions.

How you will achieve success :

  • Lead the accounting close process and have full P&L ownership.
  • Manage the team to ensure timely completion of close related tasks and proactively resolve issues that could jeopardize close goals.
  • Assist the Global Controller in leading key areas of our public company readiness roadmap.
  • Assist the Global Controller in building accounting system transformation roadmap and manage the day-to-day implementation activities for select systems.
  • Partner with business partners to onboard new business initiatives into the accounting team, ensuring that we build scalable processes with clear milestones.
  • Team with existing accounting leadership to implement recurring left-to-right (LTR) reporting processes for key variable accounting tasks within the controllership team.
  • Design and implement internal controls that are efficient and effective.
  • Review / approve journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Provide data and partner with FP&A team to develop reliable forecasts and understand actual results as compared to forecasts.
  • Recruit and develop a diverse accounting team. Be a player-coach who isn’t afraid to roll up your sleeves and get into the details.

What experiences will help you in this role :

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting and / or graduate degree in business-related field.
  • CPA designation.
  • Big 4 audit experience OR experience working within a $1B+ public company accounting team in a managerial position.
  • 4+ years of managing others.
  • Mastery of MS Excel knowledge including complex formulas.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and SOX control requirements.
  • Proven ability dealing with concepts and complexity comfortably including leveraging strong analytical and financial acumen (ability to work with, decipher, and present large sets of data).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Big picture thinker be able to visualize the end goal and work backwards.

Compensation :

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $126,389 / year to $208,542 / year + bonus + equity.

Pay is based on a number of factors including geographic market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Spreetail is a total compensation company.

What you can expect from us :

We provide the flexibility to take care of yourself. Spreetail operates in a work culture that promotes results and encourages taking time off when needed.

In addition to a generous vacation policy, we also offer paid time-off for your wedding week, paid parental leave and support for parents of growing families.

  • We celebrate accomplishments. Each year at Spreetail is a milestone with the opportunity to receive special gifts, swag store credit, or donations to a nonprofit of your choice.
  • We care about your Health & Wellness. Spreetail works hard to enhance the employee experience through benefit programs and perks that provide meaningful support.
  • We create the opportunity to revolutionize your community. We encourage Spreetailers to give back and make a social impact, and we offer paid time off to do it.

Diversity and Inclusion :

Spreetail is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Spreetail is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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