Accountant

Join Us in Unleashing Potential at Circana

Circana is at the forefront of understanding consumer behavior. With cutting-edge technology, advanced analytics, and cross-industry data, we help nearly 7,000 of the world’s top brands and retailers unlock business growth. Our insights provide clarity on the complete consumer, store, and wallet, enabling our clients to turn data into actionable insights, drive innovation, meet consumer demand, and outpace the competition.

At Circana, we are passionate about continuous learning and growth. We foster a culture of feedback, celebrate all victories, and offer a flexible work environment that accommodates both professional and personal lives. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is global, as we believe diversity strengthens our business, employees, clients, and communities. Bring your full self to work and join our inclusive, dedicated team.

Learn more at www.circana.com.

What You’ll Do

Circana is seeking an Accountant to join our Controllership team. In this role, you will support day-to-day accounting operations for domestic and international operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and adherence to global processes and controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the monthly financial accounting close process.
• Support internal and external financial reporting, including MD&A and related documents.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Review and ensure accuracy of international monthly results.
• Conduct accounting research and document management conclusions.
• Complete balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Support requests from external auditors.
• Manage lease queries to ensure compliance with ASC 842.
• Perform variance analyses and identify root causes for significant, unusual, or unexpected variances.
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc analyses.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited university.
• CPA certification required.
• 1-3 years of financial accounting experience, preferably in technology and service industries.
• Preferred experience with a “Big Four” accounting firm.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate across departments and management levels.
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
• Experience with NetSuite is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Circana Behaviors

Our shared behaviors are core to our organization. We seek individuals who champion these behaviors:

• Stay Curious: Continuously learning and asking big questions.
• Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action.
• Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership.
• Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers.
• Be a Challenger: Always striving for continuous improvement.
• Champion Inclusivity: Engaging with empathy, respect, and integrity.
• Commit to Each Other: Contributing to a great workplace for everyone.

Location

This position is based in Chicago.

Compensation
The salary range for this role is $55,000 to $85,000. Compensation will be based on several factors including education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and performance. This range may be adjusted in the future.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be a part of our journey to redefine consumer insights and business growth at Circana.