We are trusted investment banking advisors to business owners and senior executives of leading private equity firms and public and privately held companies around the world. Our services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, private funds and capital markets advisory, and valuation and fairness opinions. As one tightly integrated team of more than 1,000 professionals across 15 countries, we offer an unmatched perspective on the global private capital markets, backed by superb execution and a deep commitment to client success. With extensive industry knowledge and relationships, timely market intelligence and strategic insights, we forge deep, productive client relationships that endure for decades. Learn more at www.lincolninternational.com.

At Lincoln International, we know that the success of our global organization is a direct outcome of the strength of our people. We encourage diversity of thought and create talent density by attracting, retaining and engaging high performers from all demographics, backgrounds and perspectives. We value diversity, equity and inclusion as a catalyst to foster innovation and creative problem solving, access the best candidates and adapt to a highly dynamic, competitive environment. We know that employing a diverse team and valuing the unique perspectives of our people allows us to better understand and serve the needs of our clients.

Lincoln International is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage you to read more about our commitment to diversity and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) efforts.

Lincoln International follows a hybrid work structure with an emphasis on in office collaboration.Our employees work in our offices Monday through Thursday each week, with the option to work remotely or from the office on Fridays.

Duties & Responsibilities:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Financial Reporting and Consolidation team. This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate consolidation of Lincoln’s global financial statements and the preparation of timely and compliant financial reports. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and a desire to collaborate with US and international teams in a dynamic environment. Key responsibilities include:

• Month-End Close Process
  • Assist in the coordination of the monthly financial close process, ensuring timely submission of financial statements by all entities.
  • Prepare adjusting journal entries for consolidation purposes.
  • Perform intercompany reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
  • Manage global lease accounting in accordance with ASC 842, utilizing LeaseQuery software
  • Review subsidiary trial balances to ensure completeness and accuracy for financial reporting.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with international finance teams to ensure accurate financial statements and resolve issues accordingly
  • Collaborate with internal departments to improve accounting processes and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Consolidation & Reporting
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
  • Assist in the elimination of intercompany transactions and balances during the consolidation process.
  • Perform variance analysis, ensuring the accuracy of consolidated financial data.
  • Support the preparation of the global reporting package, including revenue, cash flow, budget-to-actual analysis, and other key metrics.
• Compliance and Audits
  • Support quarterly reviews and annual audits by preparing schedules and providing documentation to auditors.
  • Contribute to the preparation of quarterly and annual external financial reporting and disclosures.
• Ad-Hoc Projects
  • Participate in special projects such as system implementations, process improvements, and financial analysis initiatives.
  • Assist with the preparation of reporting for strategic initiatives or acquisitions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Accounting (CPA or equivalent certification preferred).
• At least 2 years of experience in accounting, consolidation, or financial reporting; experience in multi-entity environments is a plus.
• Knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP) and financial consolidation software.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of meeting tight deadlines.

Benefits:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Insurance plan
• VSP Vision Insurance
• Delta Dental Insurance
• LTD, STD and Life Insurance
• 401K Plan and Profit Share
• Competitive salary
• End of year nominal, discretionary annual bonus

Additional Information:

Lincoln International is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

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The salary range for this role is $70,000-$75,000 on an annual basis. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Chicago. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.  

This job is also eligible for bonus pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits to eligible employees.

You can apply for this role through LinkedIn or Lincoln’s Company Page, or through Lincoln’s Internal Jobs Board if you are a current employee.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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