Looking for that “not so boring” accounting position where you have variety?

Are you analytical as well as customer service orientated?

Are you an expert when it comes to Microsoft Excel?

If the answer is yes, this might be the opportunity for you!

Turnaround Management Association is seeking a

Finance and Operations Specialist

Working directly with the Senior Director of Finance, this key role will primarily be responsible for preparing any financial analysis and reporting to assist in developing organizational strategy.  Also from an operational perspective, the qualified individual will be managing the entire accounts payable process, travel/credit card programs including making recommendations for productivity enhancements and internal control improvements.  This role will additionally be integral in our transition to a new AMS (Association Management Software).  

Who is TMA?

Turnaround Management Association (TMA) (non for profit) is the most professionally diverse organization in the corporate restructuring, renewal, and corporate health space. We are a community of professionals who work with companies to improve performance, manage disruption, restructure, work through insolvency, preserve equity, and drive significantly improved results. Established in 1988 and located in downtown Chicago on Wacker Drive, TMA has nearly 10,000 members in 54 chapters worldwide, including 35 North American chapters. Members include turnaround practitioners, attorneys, accountants, advisors, liquidators, consultants, as well as academic, government employees, and members of the judiciary. TMA provides members the opportunity to network and attend educational sessions to hone skills and expand their contacts. For more information about our organization please visit us at www.turnaround.org

What is the Opportunity?

This individual will lead the coordination of data for the forecasting and budgeting process and analysis of the consolidated results. More specifically they will be responsible for the following:

• Perform analysis to provide insight regarding budget variances and other trends and to produce predictive models.
• Create graphic reports with interpretations to present results of analysis along with actionable solutions.
• Work with senior staff to identify KPIs Investigate and use competitive intelligence to determine benchmarking for best in class for the industry.
• Create reports using Management Reporter/Microsoft Dynamics for senior staff.
• Oversight of accounts payable function ensuring that invoices are properly coded and in compliance with internal policy, tax reporting is completed.
• Manages the fixed assets reporting and coordinates the annual capital budget.
• Oversight of all chapter accounting for over 40 chapters to ensure that cash transactions are in balance and funds are transferred on a timely basis.
• Manage travel and corporate credit card program including electronic reimbursement and policy adherence.
• Work with Senior Director of Finance to identify opportunities for increased efficiency and implement process improvements.
• Work with the Senior Director of Finance to create and implement specifications for a new AMS.
• Assist in the transition to the new AMS and act as the point person for its day-to-day operations.
• Work with TMA staff to develop best practices for the new AMS and create documentation and processes for such.
• Other duties as assigned.

Interviews: Will be held on a virtual basis.

Job Location:  Hybrid role with three days in the Chicago office (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) other days virtual.

Relocation assistance will not be provided.

TMA requires employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as defined by the CDC unless a religious or medical exemption is granted.

What qualifications are needed? 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Three or more years of experience in accounting and finance required.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Microsoft Dynamics GP and Management Reporter desirable. Experience with Association Management Software (AMS) a plus.
• Experience with analysis and statistical forecasting techniques.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to handle complex tasks and solve problems creatively and pragmatically.
• Ability to present data in a logical, concise manner.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• Flexibility to changing direction of projects and strategies.
• Customer orientated and a desire to work collaboratively within a team environment as well as independently.
• Willingness to assist as needed within a small team environment.
• Ability to discuss and interpret accounting data to non-accounting personnel.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.

What’s in it for Me?

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Short and long term disability insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible and dependent care plan
• Transit and parking benefit program
• 401(K) plan ($1.00 to $1.00, up to 6% TMA match)
• Unlimited PTO
• Flexible home & office work options
• Professional Development Support (company paid professional memberships and training)
• Chicago office located close to Metra station and public transportation

For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume by clicking the apply button.

Turnaround Management Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.