Accounting Consultant

DLC is seeking experienced accounting and finance professionals to join our team in Chicago. Our dedicated full-time consultants assist clients in diverse and challenging projects spanning accounting, finance, financial reporting, FP&A, financial system implementation, process redesign, post-merger integration and/or project management across a wide variety of industries and companies.

DLC is one of Addison Groups five full-time salaried Accounting and Finance bench models with a diverse Fortune 500 client base currently operating in five major markets;
Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco, Chicago, and Philadelphia. DLC utilizes a full-time salaried employment model & hires professionals with Big 4 CPA experience & / OR graduates from one of the top 25 MBA programs. DLC consultants are highly credentialed, best-in-class senior resources suited to the sophisticated needs of our clients under the office of the CFO.

This is a great opportunity to be a part of a fast-expanding company that fosters a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. Our aim is to attract top-notch talent, support your skill development, enhance your industry experience, and offer avenues for career progression.

SEC Reporting Requirements:
Forms 10-K, 10-Q, S-1, S-3, S-4; FASB Pronouncement analysis and implementation;
Post merger integration;
Reporting package development;
Financial and operational audit coordination and execution;
Corporate Accounting, Cash Flow Management, Consolidated financial statement preparation;
Monthly close process redesign;
Creation, review and documentation of internal control policy and procedures.

Define software requirements;
Manage software selection process;
Act as functional lead in implementation of financial systems or product upgrades;
Serve as liaison between IT and Finance/Accounting functions;
Design and map chart of accounts;
Develop and execute test scripts;
Design financial reports using system or bolt-on reporting tools;
Identify and implement “quick hit” process improvements;
Perform post-implementation troubleshooting.

Preparation of annual operating plans;
Quarterly re-forecasting;
Development of multi-year strategic plans;
Analysis of product line, channel and customer profitability;
Evaluation of marketing and advertising ROI;
Benchmarking;
Refinement of cost allocation methodologies; R&D budgeting;
Cost-to-serve analysis;
Development of complex forecasting tools;
Pricing analysis;
Acquisition and divestiture analysis;
Capital expense planning and analysis.

Develop “as is” process narratives and flow charts;
Implement best practice recommendations;
Align processes with capabilities of new systems;
Ensure processes are compliant with external regulation.

Provide financial management when positions are impacted by growth, re-organization, merger, acquisition, or relocation;
Evaluate job description and job content;
Document desk-level processes;
Identify and implement productivity opportunities;
Assess efficiency of workflow;
Develop current and accurate position descriptions;
Train newly hired staff.

Analyze and document project objectives and requirements;
Scope project, identify resource requirements, articulate deliverables and develop timetables;
Create project and communication plans;
Coordinate efforts of internal process owners and subject matter experts;
Develop contingency plans to eliminate obstacles to on-time and on-budget completion of the project.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related area
• Holds an MBA and/or CPA…