Job Description
LaSalle Network has partnered with a global, multi-billion-dollar Food Sciences company that is seeking a Transaction Manager to join their team. The Transaction Manager will sit at their corporate headquarters in the heart of the Chicago Loop and will be responsible for all accounting operations for this business unit, work directly with their executive leadership team, and provide strategy for process improvement.
Transaction Manager Responsibilities:
Oversee and manage the general accounting functions, including, but not limited to: accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, inventory management, fixed assets and taxes
Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements
Assure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits, controls and checks across all departments.
Assess current practices and procedures. Make recommendations for improvements.
Develop staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relationships
Work with external auditors to ensure correct and timely closing and reporting at year-end
Keeping up with any tax handling/reporting
Transaction Manager Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
5+ years of progressive accounting experience
Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles)
Supervisory experience required
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities across all level of an organization
Strong leadership skills with a dedication to driving and achieving results
Knowledge of employee relationship building and performance management techniques
Transaction Manager Qualifications:
Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
If you are interested in the Transaction Manager opportunity, please apply today!
Ali Altmann
Sr. Project Manager
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is Chicago's leading provider of professional staffing and recruiting services. Specializing in technology, accounting and finance, administrative, call center, human resources, marketing, and executive search, LaSalle serves companies of all sizes and across all industries. Since inception in 1998, LaSalle Network has served over 2,500 clients and placed over 25,000 candidates in temporary, temporary to permanent and permanent positions.