Summary: This Accounting Manager role focuses on coordinating and overseeing global transactions and acquisitions, ensuring proper control and U.S. GAAP compliance within the US Accounting Center of Excellence. Highlights: 1. Manage and review a two-member team for month-end close responsibilities. 2. Partner with global corporate stakeholders on complex multi-step transactions. 3. Resolve complex finance and accounting problems and ease peak workloads. Apply Now Introduction At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it mters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it’s our purpose. Every day, we help clients navige complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes th make a real difference in people’s lives. It takes emphy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and th’s exactly wh you’ll find here. We’re a team of fast-paced fixers, emphetic experts, and outcomes drivers — people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you’ll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence. Here, you’ll be supported by a culture th values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebres the impact of your work. Because when you’re here, you’re part of something bigger. You’re part of a team th shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose. How you'll make an impact Open opportunity for an Accounting Manager within the Global Transaction and Acquisition Accounting team of the US Accounting Center of Excellence based in Rolling Meadows, IL. The Manager will be responsible for accounting coordinion and oversight of all global transactions and acquisitions to ensure th results are properly controlled and in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Manager will be part of the US Accounting Center of Excellence and will report directly to the Assistant Corpore Controller. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Manage and review the work of a two-member team to complete all month-end close responsibilities and deliverables Partner with stakeholders across our global Corpore structure (Tax, Treasury, Finance, Legal, etc.) to understand and account for complex, multi-step transactions Oversee the global legal entity rionalizion program, identifying entities to elimine and executing on wind-down accounting Assist to review acquisition accounting entries for stock and asset purchases Manage multiple projects simultaneously and coordine cross-functionally to meet strict project execution deadlines Resolve complex finance and accounting problems and ease workloads during periods of peak volume. Investige and resolve da quality issues and reporting discrepancies Provide support for internal and external audits including control walkthroughs, documention support and inquiry response About You Required: Bachelor's degree and 7 years of reled experience required. Requires broad general accounting knowledge, including FASB and GAAP regulions. Requires in-depth knowledge of the insurance brokerage business. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word. Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Minimum 6 years reled experience Excellent verbal, written, computer, financial da, internal consulting, and customer-focused communicion and presention skills Strong organizional skills with proven ability to follow through on multiple tasks and priorities Good working knowledge of accounting standards, account reconciliions, and month end close experience Proficient with Microsoft suite of products; Advanced level skills in Excel Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently with precise detail and follow-up reporting Experience with M&A and cross-border transactions Public company audit or accounting experience Prior experience managing teams / personnel Compension and benefits We offer a competitive and comprehensive compension package. The base salary range represents the anticiped low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compension will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, educion, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, gre teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one! Life and accident insurance 401(K) and Roth options Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA) Educional expense reimbursement Paid parental leave Other benefits include: Digital mental health services (Talkspace) Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function) Training programs Gallagher Thrive program – eleving your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing Charitable mching gift program And more... **The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process. We value inclusion and diversity Click Here to review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organizion. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. Gallagher believes th all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discriminion by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy stus), sexual oriention, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital stus, parental stus, age, nional origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic informion, veteran or military stus, citizenship stus, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, ste, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relionship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compension, benefits, layoff, and terminion. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodions to known physical or mental limitions of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodion would impose an undue hardship on the operion of our business. Apply Now
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