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Brilliant® is an award-winning contract and consulting practice headquartered in Chicago and specializing in accounting, finance, technology and business solutions for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. labor markets.Join the Accounting Adventure of a Lifetime!Or...at least a few months. Are you an accounting wizard with a knack for navigating the financial labyrinth? Do journal entries, revenue recognition, and process revamps get your heart racing? If so, we've got the perfect gig for you!Our client is a cutting-edge SaaS company experiencing explosive growth and we're on the hunt for a top-tier Accounting Manager or Director to assist them on a contract/consulting basis. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, involves untangling revenue recognition conundrums, reclassifying journal entries like a maestro, and overhauling our accounting processes to pave the way for our future success.What You'll Be Doing:Revenue Recognition Guru: Dive deep into our revenue streams and ensure everything is recognized just right. ASC 606? You dream about it.Journal Entry Juggernaut: Reclass entries with the precision of a Swiss watchmaker, ensuring our books reflect the true state of our fast-moving operations.Process Improvement Prodigy: Identify inefficiencies in our current accounting processes and implement solutions that streamline operations and enhance accuracy.Ad Hoc Project Hero: Tackle a variety of special projects that pop up in our fast-paced environment. No two days are the same, and you thrive on variety.What We're Looking For:Education & Experience: A prestigious degree in Accounting or Finance from a top-tier university and CPA certification. You've got the academic chops and a proven track record to back it up.Industry Experience: You've been in the trenches of high-growth SaaS or tech companies and have the battle scars to prove it.Technical Skills: Mastery of GAAP, ASC 606, and all things accounting. Proficiency with accounting software (NetSuite, QuickBooks, etc.) and Excel wizardry is a must.Problem-Solving Prowess: You don't just spot problems"”you solve them, and you do it with style.Communication Skills: You can translate accounting jargon into plain English and communicate effectively with non-financial stakeholders.Adaptability: You thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and can pivot on a dime.Why You'll Love Working With Us:Impact: Your work will directly influence the success of a rapidly growing company.Innovation: Join a team that's not afraid to try new things and challenge the status quo.Culture: Work with a group of passionate, driven professionals who are just as committed to having fun as they are to working hard.