Chicago, IL, United States of America
1 day ago
Accounting Manager

ABOUT US

At HUB International, we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in protecting and supporting the aspirations of individuals, families, and businesses. We help our clients evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees to learn, grow, and make a difference. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique, regional culture while leveraging support and resources from our corporate centers of excellence. 

 

HUB is the 5th largest global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a boundaryless array of business insurance, employee benefits, risk services, personal insurance, retirement, and private wealth management products and services. With over $5 billion in revenue and almost 20,000 employees in 600 offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in mergers and acquisitions. 

About the Position

Based in Chicago, IL and the Accounting Manager will report to the VP of Finance.  The successful applicant will oversee accounting and finance for their assigned region(s).  HUB offers great advancement opportunities, great culture, and the flexibility of a hybrid work environment.

Our goals are to:

Provide service and support to the business so that they have all the financial information that need to make informed decisions

Continuously improve our workflows and procedures to optimize results

The primary responsibilities include:

Oversee all aspects of the general ledger, including analysis, reconciliation and journal entries

Manage the internal financial reporting process to facilitate timely and accurate reporting

Supervise and develop staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training and maintaining strong employee relationships

Proactively determine the information needs of business leaders and provide it on a quality, accurate and timely basis

Coordinate with our operations and executive management teams for accounting and finance related inquires

Prepare and present financial reports for senior management, providing actionable insights

Oversee internal control environment and ensure compliance with accounting standards

Research, identify, and communicate key variances relating to financial and operational metrics

Participate in annual budget process and monthly financial forecasts, analyzing historical data and projecting future performance

Manage any current and future mergers and acquisitions from a financial standpoint

Recommend and implement procedural change to improve workflows and increase efficiencies

Coordinate with corporate finance and accounting to ensure we are compliant with all corporate requirements and requests

Various other assignments, as required.

Position Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field

Minimum 5-7 years of accounting experience required

Advanced MS Excel skills

Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities.

Strong management skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Experience with Oracle and Hyperion

CPA preferred

JOIN OUR TEAM

Do you believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and transformation?  Do you thrive in a supportive and client focused work environment?  Are you looking for an opportunity to help build and drive change in a rapidly growing and evolving organization?  When you join HUB International, you will be part of a community of learners and doers focused on our Core Values: entrepreneurship, teamwork, integrity, accountability, and service. 

Disclosure required under applicable law in California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, and Washington states: The expected salary range for this position is $110,000 to $125,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. If you believe that your qualifications and experience surpass the minimum requirements for this role, we encourage you to submit your application. By doing so, we will be able to keep your application on file for consideration for potential future positions within our organization. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which could include health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits such as vacation, sick, and personal days, and eligible bonuses, equity and commissions for some positions.   

Department Accounting & Finance

Required Experience: 7-10 years of relevant experience

Required Travel: No Travel Required

Required Education: Bachelor's degree (4-year degree)

HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement is available here at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm .

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