Financial Reporting Manager jobs in Chicago, IL

Take the next step in your journey at Inspira Financial. You will help businesses and individuals thrive today, tomorrow, and into retirement. Become part of a company that is people centric and client obsessed in every interaction; a community of forward-thinking individuals focused on driving results to deliver our mission with an unwavering commitment to integrity. Join us as we strengthen and simplify the health and wealth journey – relentlessly pursuing better outcomes for all. We believe in finding the best talent! While some roles are based at one of our office locations, remote roles can sit in any of the following states: AL, AZ, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA and WV. Remote status and role locations are subject to change. Relocation is not provided.

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HOW YOU WILL SOAR:

The Accounting Manager reports to and supports the Director, Corporate Controller with all aspects of Accounting Department operations at Inspira Financial. This is a hands-on position that requires initiative, knowledge and ability to effectively support all areas of the department, including comprehensive involvement with monthly accounting close and reporting processes, coordination of audit, tax and regulatory requests for external and internal parties, and maintenance of accounting systems, processes and procedures. This position will also work with other areas of the Company to fulfill business and analytical needs as required.

• Comprehensive involvement with the monthly close process, including preparing and reviewing appropriate ledger entries and reconciliations
• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the accounting reporting and general ledger structure
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close
• Prepare monthly internal financial statements and analyze results compared to prior periods
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and features to enhance the workflow, accuracy and timeliness of the department
• Research accounting matters for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Support all activities associated with the annual audit of the Company’s financial statements, as well as corporate income tax compliance, and regulatory reporting requirements
• Monitor, research, plan and implement accounting changes resulting from new or modified accounting standards pronouncements
• Manage the corporate cash and assist the Director, Corporate Controller with daily banking activities
• Assist the Senior Payroll and Payables Administrator and Human Resources with payroll and employee benefits plan processing, audits and information requests
• Compile data and information to assist management with business and policy decisions
• Support the ELT, Chief Financial Officer and Director, Corporate Controller with special projects
• Other duties as assigned

IF YOU HAVE SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING, APPLY:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred Major(s): Accounting, Finance or related field
• Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• 5 Years of Experience
• 1-3 Years of Management Experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including, but not limited to, pivot tables and advanced formulas
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work well with other individuals at all levels, both internally and externally
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong planning, organizational, task and time management skills
• Experience with Sage/Intacct accounting software systems preferred

Inspira Financial provides health, wealth, retirement, and benefits solutions that strengthen and simplify the health and wealth journey. With more than 7 million clients, representing over $62 billion in assets, Inspira works with thousands of employers, plan sponsors, recordkeepers, TPAs, and other institutional partners — helping the people they care about plan, save, and invest for a brighter future. Inspira relentlessly pursues better outcomes for all with our automatic rollover services, health savings accounts, emergency savings funds, custody services, and more. Learn more at inspirafinancial.com.

We have been recognized for our remarkable growth on lists such as Crain’s Fast 50 and Inc. 5000, and for our outstanding workplace culture and benefits with Built In’s 2023 Best Places to Work and Gallagher’s 2022 Best-In-Class Employer awards.