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Director of Accounting

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60601, USA
Listing for: Robert Half
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-05
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Financial Compliance, Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Financial Compliance, Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Project and Asset Accounting

Oversee project accounting (Cap Ex and OpEx), ensuring accurate tracking, cost allocations, and capitalization of project expenditures in compliance with U.S. GAAP.

Manage fixed asset accounting, including asset capitalization, depreciation schedules, impairment assessments, and disposals.

Manage intangible asset accounting, including capitalization, amortization schedules, impairment assessments, and divestitures / disposals.

Lead lease accounting under ASC 842, ensuring accurate lease classification, right-of-use asset accounting, and financial disclosures.

Collaborate with project management, finance, and operations teams to improve capital expenditure tracking and financial controls.

Mineral Reserve reporting (S-K 1300) finance support analytics and commentary

Properties & Facilities reporting finance support analytics and commentary

Sustainability & Environmental reporting finance support analytics and commentary

Support account receivable aging analysis and allowance for doubtful accounts analysis through the leveraging / addition of credit assessment, past due history, collections status, etc.

Financial Compliance and Internal Controls

Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and corporate accounting policies.

Develop and implement internal controls to ensure financial accuracy and mitigate risk in project and asset accounting.

Support internal and external audits, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance financial reporting accuracy, efficiency, and consistency.

Data Analytics and Financial Insights

Utilize data tools such as Power Query, Power BI, Alteryx, and Python to develop financial models, automate reporting, and generate actionable insights.

Improve data governance and system integration to enhance financial reporting accuracy, accessibility, and automation.

Provide data analytics and reporting support across finance, shared services, and accounting to drive strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.

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