Accelerated Growth Hiring for Accounting/Finance Analyst Job at Chicago, IL Full Time

AG currently seeking a multi-skilled and innovative Analyst who shares our passion for helping our clients build exceptional companies.

Greater Chicago area only, we are not offering-sponsorship, or relocation. Agency applications will not be considered.

Available Position: We are currently seeking an Accounting/Finance Analyst who shares our passion for helping our clients build exceptional companies. Accounting/Finance Analysts are enthusiastic leaders who provide support and guidance to a variety of personnel including other analysts, middle-and upper-management within our client companies, and internally within AG. They will support client and internal teams to drive projects from start to completion.

Projects might include:

• Building financial infrastructure
• Streamlining reporting and processes
• Performing monthly close activities
• Analyzing revenue growth and profitability

Accounting/Finance Analysts are autonomous individuals who ultimately support the design, integration, and implementation of key systems and processes that business-owners will rely upon to run their companies. They will also be responsible for firm initiatives, marketing, business development, and preparation of materials for client proposals and presentations.

Analyst Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of accounting work experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a finance-related or accounting field. Degrees focusing on accounting strongly preferred
• Self-starter, creative, and thrives under limited supervision
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills
• Demonstrated communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; experience with other Microsoft Office products preferred

About The Firm:

Accelerated Growth (AG) was founded in 2009 with the mission of assisting entrepreneurial organizations to execute their vision. We develop and execute creative strategies that enhance business performance with a focus on revenue growth and profitability enhancement. AG partners with companies who have made it out of their “start-up” phase and are working on their second stage of growth (typically between $5-$100MM in revenue). Our clients face various business challenges (expansion into new markets, acquisitions, fundraising, turnaround, etc.), but our firm’s value proposition is always the same: We allow our clients to focus on growth, while ensuring that their organizations are structured to execute to that growth effectively. The best part is, not only do we get to work with dynamic companies every day, we are part of one ourselves.

About Our People & Culture:

As great as our clients are, the success of our own firm is driven by two things – people and culture.
Many companies use the mantra “client first.” We are not such an organization. We unabashedly put our own team first. Our clients come second, and the firm itself third. The logic is simple: If our team is constantly learning, growing and fulfilled…our clients garner tangible results because they get to work with a skilled/driven team. If our team delivers tangible results to our clients, our clients reward the firm. Our culture is about personal development. Our goal is to “Accelerate Growth,” not just for our clients, but for our team. In fact, at the core of our leadership development plan is the philosophy of servant leadership which mandates a focus on development of the team. We work hard to maintain our culture by executing consistent monthly trainings, bringing in outside speakers, holding “one on ones” with leadership, and many more. We invest heavily in growing our team because that’s what grows our firm.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you located in the Greater Chicago area or a reasonable commuting distance?

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19