at Beacon Hill Solutions Group, LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.
Position Summary
Our client is seeking an experienced Interim Director of Accounting & Finance to lead the day-to-day accounting and finance function during a maternity leave. This individual will partner closely with executive leadership, including the CEO and practice leaders, to oversee financial operations, reporting, strategic planning, and process improvement initiatives.
The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, financial leadership experience, and a background supporting high-growth, private equity-backed professional services organizations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day accounting and finance operations across multiple entities
- Partner with the CEO and executive leadership team on strategic financial planning and decision-making
- Drive the budgeting and forecasting process
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities
- Review financial reporting packages and ensure accuracy and timely delivery
- Ensure year-end financial statements and supporting documentation are audit-ready
- Strengthen internal controls and financial reporting processes
- Oversee treasury, payroll, and employee expense reimbursement functions
- Partner with Data Analytics teams on quarterly bonus and incentive compensation processes
- Identify and implement process improvements, including automation and AI-driven efficiencies
- Improve expense reporting and operational finance workflows
- Support international finance initiatives, including coordination with the India-based team
- Provide leadership and mentorship to accounting staff while collaborating across the organization
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
- Experience within professional services, financial services, or consulting environments
- Experience in a private equity-backed organization, including sponsor reporting and stakeholder communications
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting operations, and internal controls
- Proven experience leading accounting and finance functions in a high-growth environment
- Active CPA designation
- Experience with Workday
- Experience with Sage Intacct
- Experience with Power BI
- Experience implementing accounting automation, AI solutions, or process improvement initiatives
- Experience supporting multi-entity and international operations
Candidates with experience in the following environments are highly preferred:
- Professional Services
- Financial Services
- Management Consulting
- Investment Banking
- Private Equity-Backed Organizations
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .
Benefits Information:
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.
We look forward to working with you.
Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™
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