Let's be unstoppable together!Circana is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through unparalleled technology, advanced analytics, cross-industry data, and deep expertise, we provide clarity that helps almost 7,000 of the world's leading brands and retailers take action and unlock business growth. We understand more about the complete consumer, the complete store, and the complete wallet so our clients can go beyond the data to apply insights, ignite innovation, meet consumer demand, and outpace the competition.At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We have a global commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable strength that diversity brings to our business, employees, clients, and communities (with us you can always bring your full self to work). Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Learn more at www.circana.com.What will you be doing? Circana is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Global Controllership team. In this role, you will support the day-to-day accounting operations while maintaining and reporting accurate and timely financial information in accordance with U.S. GAAP and ensuring appropriate controls and compliance processes are followed.Job ResponsibilitiesAssists in completing the monthly financial accounting close process.Supports external financial reporting, including MD&A and related supporting documents.Ensures transactions are recorded in compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).Performs accounting research and documents conclusions in related position memorandums.Performs balance sheet and income statement financial analyses, reviewing and analyzing results for significant, unusual, or unexpected variances, and research variances to identify root causes.Completes balance sheet account reconciliations.Manages lease accounting to ensure compliance under ASC 842.Supports the annual financial statement audit with the external auditors.Proactively takes on special projects/ad hoc analyses, and performs other tasks and responsibilities, as assigned.RequirementsBachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited university.CPA certification required.4-6 years of financial accounting experience, preferably in the technology and service industries."Big Four" accounting firm experience is preferred.In-depth working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal controls.Demonstrated ability to lead a team.Excellent skills in organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Team player; ability to work collaboratively with all departments and management levels within the company.Ability to analyze and solve problems.Ability to manage projects to timely completion.Previous experience with Workday Adaptive Insights and NetSuite is a plus.Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel and proficient with other Microsoft Office Suite applications.Circana BehaviorsAs well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their day-to-day role:Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questionsSeek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire actionOwn the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choicesCenter on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customersBe a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvementChampion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect and integrityCommit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyoneLocation This position can be located in the following area(s): IllinoisThe below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An employee's 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, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. The salary range for this role is $85,000 to $95,000.#LI-JC1

Account Associate

Circana, Chicago

Account Associate, Client DevelopmentLet's be unstoppable together!Circana is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through unparalleled technology, advanced analytics, cross-industry data, and deep expertise, we provide clarity that helps almost 7,000 of the world's leading brands and retailers take action and unlock business growth. We understand more about the complete consumer, the complete store, and the complete wallet so our clients can go beyond the data to apply insights, ignite innovation, meet consumer demand, and outpace the competition.At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We have a global commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable strength that diversity brings to our business, employees, clients, and communities (with us you can always bring your full self to work). Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together.Learn more at www.circana.com.What will you be doing? The US Apparel business at Circana works with some of the most well-known and exciting companies in the world. This team is currently seeking an Account Associate to be an integral team member dedicated to driving our client's success. The Associate will contribute to the engagement, satisfaction, and growth of our clients by providing value-added insights for decision-making. The position provides the opportunity to make an impact through existing analytical skills while developing the knowledge and skills required for continued success in client development and market research solutions.Job ResponsibilitiesLeveraging Point of Sale (POS), Consumer survey data, and other Circana data and information sources to develop analyses that help our clients grow their businesses and gain market shareProviding support to the team in managing the day-to-day activities to enhance client relationships, including but not limited to, sharing analyses on brand-specific topics, answering relevant client questions, training/educating clients to drive adoption and usage of Circana's strategic data setsPartnering with account leads and cross-functional departments to drive initiatives that support the sale and delivery of Circana's solutionsBuild relationships with client contacts to develop strategic business insights regarding their most important business issues/needs, both short and long-termDevelop industry expertise by monitoring, researching, and uncovering trends among consumers, retail, and entertainment.Being an expert in data, methodology, and tools for accessing dataRequirementsBachelor's degree2 to 5 year(s) of prior experience in a role that utilizes data and analysis to add value to clientsHighly detail-oriented - with a commitment to total quality and data accuracyDemonstrated the ability to work across various data sets and reporting toolsExcellent time management and organizational skillsProactive and ability to work autonomouslyAble to set priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, multitasking environmentStrong oral and written communication skillsStrong expertise in all MS Office products, Excel, PowerPoint, and WordWorking knowledge of Salesforce, Dynamics, and SalesLoft is a plusCircana BehaviorsAs well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their day-to-day role:Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questionsSeek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire actionOwn the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choicesCenter on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customersBe a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvementChampion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect and integrityCommit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyoneLocation This position can be located in the following area(s): New York, NY or RemoteThe below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An employee's 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, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. The salary range for this role is $57,700.00 - $67,960.00.#LI-JC1