Accounting Manager

Since its inception, The Parking Spot has made superior airport parking experiences easy and affordable by focusing on hospitality. Now with more than 25 years in business, The Parking Spot has cemented itself as the leading near-airport Parking Company with 40+ locations at 28 airports, over 2,000 employees nationwide and 2 incredibly strong brands – The Parking Spot and Park ‘N Fly by The Parking Spot.

What makes working at The Parking Spot so special? We have created a culture of support, fun, and camaraderie that allows us to be the most innovative company in the parking industry. As a nationwide business with a small business feel, there are endless opportunities within The Parking Spot to grow your career. Come join us and see how we leverage people and technology to deliver a superior product, outshine our competition, and find creative and innovative solutions to everyday problems.

What we offer:

• Hybrid work environment
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Ability to gain exposure to all areas of the business
• Great benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental and a 401k plan
• Team oriented, fun and friendly work environment
• Immediate opportunity to make a large impact

Our offices are based in the heart of the Loop in downtown Chicago, but we are pleased to note that our Chicago office is operating on a hybrid work model (mix of in-office and remote work).

Position Summary:

The Parking Spot is now hiring for an Accounting Manager with public accounting experience to help lead our established Accounting team in Chicago! The Accounting Manager will be responsible for managing The Parking Spot’s accounting, treasury, tax finance, and risk management functions. These functions include establishing and maintaining the organization's accounting/finance principles, practices, and procedures as well as managing the tax issues for the company. The Accounting Manager will also be responsible for preparing financial reports and presenting findings and recommendations to TPS senior management.

The Accounting Manager will be a key contributor on our Accounting team, reporting directly to the Controller. This position is perfect for a candidate with a passion for accounting, strong management skills and a creative analytical mind.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and analyze studies of general economic, business, and financial conditions and their impact on the organization's policies and operations
• Assist FP&A team with annual budget process for all operating entities
• Help lead overhaul of internal audit program
• Provide oversight of Operational Accounting team of seven people, including three direct reports
• Monthly close, review department journal entries and financial statement review
• Review third party management agreements to ensure financial compliance; act as liaison to third party ownership groups
• Review of monthly management reports for senior management team and owners
• Provide oversight of balance sheet account analysis, including current assets, current liabilities, and intercompany accounts
• Utilize Sun Systems INFOR software to improve closing process and to develop more useful financial statements and reports
• Assist in streamlining closing process to meet required deadlines, including more efficient use of spreadsheets and better organization of accounting information
• Provide due diligence support and financial analysis as it relates to new acquisitions or business opportunities

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required

• Motivated, ambitious, self-starter with strong desire to constantly enhance processes to strive for greater efficiency and accuracy
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from four-year college or university
• CPA with 5+ years' experience in comparable corporate environment or 2-3 years’ experience in public accounting environment
• Strong managerial experience and leadership skills
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to proactively communicate with all departments of the Company to ensure awareness of companywide initiatives and ongoing projects

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At The Parking Spot, we don’t just accept difference - we celebrate and seek it. We believe a diverse, inclusive, and equitable company is one where all employees, partners, and customers are welcome, supported, and valued. As a company in the travel industry, we witness the power of bringing individuals from different backgrounds and communities together. We treat all others with dignity and respect and stand firmly against racism and discrimination in any form. We intentionally develop diverse teams and relationships to ensure all voices are heard and to foster equal opportunity for all. We are committed to listening, learning, and growing because we know that our work is never done.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)