Senior Accountant

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Lyra Technology Group is a family of industry leading technology service businesses. Our companies are operated independently by exceptional management teams. Companies that join our group retain the employees, name, and culture that have made them successful. As a platform of Evergreen Services Group, we never divest from businesses we partner with and approach every decision with the goal of driving sustainable and healthy growth over the long term.

Our holding company team is looking for a Senior Accountant to help support our continued growth. This individual will take a lead role in our financial reporting process and implement accounting best practices across our family of operating companies. You will build relationships with and help support finance leads across the portfolio. You will also collaborate with the CFO to set and execute strategic priorities for the business.

As our business continues to grow, the Senior Accountant will have opportunities to lead others and step into a Controller-level role. This role reports directly to the Group Controllers with regular interaction with the CFO.

• Implement and maintain consistent accounting practices across portfolio companies.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end accounting closes for portfolio companies and holding company.
• Assist with preparation of consolidated financial reports for the holding company.
• Oversee offshore and potential US-based resources.
• Support the financial onboarding of newly acquired companies and their finance leaders.
• Manage audit work for the holding company and its portfolio companies.
• Support the building of annual budgets across the portfolio.
• Assist organization-wide initiatives such as system migrations, improving processes & controls, compliance with accounting guidelines, metrics tracking, etc.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Solid understanding of GAAP compliance
• Three to five years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, with advanced working knowledge of Excel
• Systems Integrations and Mergers and Acquisitions knowledge
• Quick Books knowledge
• Microsoft Business Central knowledge preferred

• This is a hybrid role, requiring in-office work in our downtown Chicago headquarters two days per week.
• Candidates must live in the greater Chicagoland area.
• Target Compensation: $90,000-$100,000 per year.

• Fully funded medical and dental coverage for employees and their families, effective day one
• Unlimited PTO, with a strong culture of real work–life balance
• Annual bonus based on both company and personal performance
• 4% 401(k) match, vested immediately
• Career pathways and mentorship opportunities
• Annual company conference and monthly team building events

Not Applicable

Full-time

Software Development, Technology, Information and Internet, and IT Services and IT Consulting