BigTime Software is seeking an Accounting Manager to join our team in Chicago, IL. 

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and a quarterly bonus

• Company paid benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance

• 401k with generous company match

• Paid Parental Leave with parental leave support with Parently

• Generous time off and paid company holidays - 35 days off the first full year of employment

• Weekly Lunch Credit via GrubHub and company paid GrubHub (free unlimited delivery)

• Fresh fruit, snacks, cold brew coffee/tea, soda and La Croix

• Great, convenient downtown / loop location - Flexible work environment with remote opportunities

• Hybrid work schedule - Most teams in office 2 to 3 times a week

• Company provided latest technology & software tools

What You’ll Be Doing - Accounting Manager:

We are looking for a high energy, self-motivated, and hands-on individual to join our growing Finance & Accounting team. An ideal candidate excels in external reporting responsibilities, verbal and written communication and is a problem solver with the ability to translate complex accounting matters into concise business solutions. You'll be managing a team of 3 responsible for bookkeeping duties, the monthly invoicing process, and leading audits. You'll participate in accounts payable and receivable, look for opportunities to make the billing process more efficient, and support other finance initiatives.

What You Are Accountable For:

• Evaluate the accounting treatment for ad-hoc significant accounting transactions, research and implement relevant accounting standards, and draft accounting memorandums

• Lead yearly audits including the preparation and review of supporting reports and documentation and directly interact and manage relationships with external and internal auditors

• Prepare and review monthly internal financial schedules (journal entries, reconciliation schedules, variance reports, month-end close, etc.)

• Ensure accurate, timely filing of consolidated federal, state and local income tax returns and other business related filings.

• Work cross-functionally within the organization to support various stakeholders

• Manage A/R collections and drive down DSO

• Manages the accounting staff who are responsible for financial reporting, billing, collections and payroll

• Manage payables

• Drive process and system improvements within the organization

• Assist with or be responsible for other duties and ad-hoc projects

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business, or related fields

• 3-5 years of experience in public accounting or high-growth technology environment

• CPA is preferred

• Experience as a manager of accounting staff

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, including rules specific to software as a service (“SaaS”) revenue recognition and ASC 606

• Demonstrates highest level of personal integrity and commitment to individual and team accountability

• Detail-oriented and committed to 100% accuracy of all information

• Excellent communication skills with the interpersonal and leadership qualities required to continuously motivate and develop a team

• Ability to prioritize tasks and multi-task in a very fast-paced environment

• Experience successfully scaling processes and programs within a high-growth company

• Highly proficient with MS office suite, expert-level Excel skills

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team of professionals at all levels

Who We Are:
BigTime Software is the engine behind the greatest consulting firms on the planet, delivering back-office time/budgeting and invoicing to over 2,300 firms worldwide and tracking over $4 billion in billable time each year. Our flagship product is a SaaS-based system that is custom-built for the professional services industry. BigTime is a PE-backed company based in Chicago committed to helping clients run professional teams more efficiently, unlocking potential revenue and improving profitability.

If you love what you do, and want to work in a team environment that will challenge you to do your best, then check us out!

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

BigTime Software, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Your Right to Work - In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.