At Beyond Finance, we've made it our mission to help everyday Americans escape the endless cycle of crippling debt and step into a brighter financial future. Through compassionate, individualized care, a culture focused on compliance and ethics, supportive user-centric technology, and customized financial solutions, we've helped over 300,000 clients on their path to a brighter future.
While we're proud of what we've already accomplished, we're searching for new collaborators to help us get to the next level! If you're looking to join a forward-thinking, rapidly growing organization with helping people as its number one goal, we want to hear from you.
We are seeking a Director/Controller in Chicago to provide hands-on leadership of the accounting team. The candidate will have responsibility for the day-to-day accounting operations, supervision of accounting staff and management of the month end close process, the corporate consolidation, monthly reporting, technical accounting research, and all relevant support for audits and tax compliance. This role will report to the Chief Accounting Officer.
Key responsibilities include:
- Support all aspects of the monthly financial close process including account reconciliations, consolidation, and preparation of monthly reporting package
- Prepare financial statements, schedules, and analyses, along with supporting documentation for the year-end audit and monthly review
- Provide guidance to other team members, lead the company's consolidation process, review journal entries, manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, and ensure the accuracy of the financials using U.S. GAAP
- Assist in creation and maintenance of internal controls and policies
- Manage annual audits and interim test work performed by external auditors. Manage external auditors’ requests, schedules, and timelines.
- Work with external tax professionals to ensure tax filings are completed in an accurate and timely manner. Assist with annual income tax PBC requests
- Implement automation of accounting processes and assist with special projects as needed
Qualifications:
- 5-8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a combination of public (Big 4) and private
- 3+ years of management experience. Track record of developing high-performance teams
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA required
- In-depth knowledge of GAAP and technical accounting.
- Exceptional communication skills that demonstrate the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
- Strong leadership with proven ability to collaborate with business partners to drive change
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience in fintech industry a plus
- Experience in a private equity or venture capital backed company a plus
- Experience with NetSuite and Salesforce a plus
- Ability to work from the Chicago office 2-3 days a week
Why Join Us?
While you make a difference for others, we’ll work to make a difference for you, providing an uplifting, collaborative work environment and benefits that reflect your value to us. For eligible full-time employees, we offer:
- Considerable employer contributions for health, dental, and vision programs
- Generous PTO, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
- 401(k) matching program
- Merit advancement opportunities
- Career development & training
And finally, our team spirit and culture! We cultivate an environment of community, connection, and belonging across our entire organization.
Beyond Finance does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job positions. No fee will be paid to their parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to Beyond Finance employees or the Beyond Finance HR team. No placement fee will be paid to any third party unless such a request has been made by the Beyond HR team.
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Grow along with our rapidly expanding organization and help us build and serve up customized, unique technological and client service solutions! We’re pushing the boundaries of what a debt consolidation company can offer.
But our mission to uplift isn’t limited to our clients — we know our people deserve to be elevated to their highest potential through growth opportunities, a healthy work-life balance, and continued support.
Why Work With Us
Our people make a real impact — on our organization as a whole, but also on the lives of thousands of Americans. Beyond Finance offers you the chance to have your voice heard, help people, and grow in a collaborative, uplifting environment.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
We offer a choice between hybrid, remote and in-office work models so you can be where you feel you’ll be the most productive and happy! A few times a year, we gather for in-person departmental meetups, allowing us to share progress and collaborate.
