Thomas Steinhaus
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Senior Accountant with over 7 years of experience within public accounting at Deloitte, banking, manufacturing, and high-growth technology sectors. Comprehensive experience across all financial statement areas supporting month-end and year-end close. Specialized in ASC 606 revenue recognition and ASC 842 lease accounting, with a strong background in ERP integrations, cash collection optimization, accounts payable operations, and the development of scalable, data-driven compensation models. Proven ability to manage complex and technical accounting functions, including multi-entity and international operations, while fostering effective cross-functional collaboration to enhance processes and support strategic business decisions. Actively licensed CPA in Illinois, ready to transition into an Accounting Manager or Assistant Controller role to further enhance operational productivity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Reveal
Chicago, IL
11.2023 - Current
- Directed key financial functions post-restructuring by managing monthly and yearly financial close processes for multiple domestic and foreign subsidiaries ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Performed monthly revenue and A/P variance analyses, investigating discrepancies through cross-system reviews of Salesforce CRM and NetSuite ERP, as well as contract evaluations, to recommend and implement corrective actions.
- Coordinated with finance, IT, and operations teams to execute NetSuite and Avalara tax system integrations for multiple acquisitions, ensuring seamless post-merger transitions and maintaining financial and customer data integrity.
- Oversaw domestic and foreign audits, coordinating with external auditors to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance in the US, UK, Ireland, and Canada.
- Collaborated on a three-person team to analyze aged A/R and negotiate customer payment plans, generating $25M in cash collections and achieving record monthly receipts at 2.5 times the historical average.
- Designed and implemented sales commission and role-based bonus plans, developing robust financial models to track performance by period, calculate payouts, and ensure accurate accruals and reconciliation to the financial statements.
- Managed monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings for both domestic and foreign subsidiaries, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with regulations.
Audit & Assurance Senior
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Chicago, IL
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Led and managed financial audits for multinational clients in the Financial Services and Manufacturing sectors, with a focus on internal controls, GAAP compliance, and risk mitigation.
- Directed all phases of external audit engagements, from planning and risk assessment to execution and reporting.
- Evaluated internal controls and operational processes, recommending improvements that enhanced compliance and efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams in the US, Europe, and India to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality audits.
- Prepared detailed audit reports and presented findings to stakeholders, including CFOs and Controllers.
Audit Intern
BankFinancial
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted in implementing new software for SOX documentation.
- Performed procedures for internal audits and quarterly close review.
- Participated in meetings to discuss audit findings and propose improvements.
Accounts Payable Assistant
Resource Plastics Inc.
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Processed invoices and performed weekly reconciliations using Sage 50 (Peachtree).
- Supported A/P and A/R functions and contributed to daily accounting operations.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural and Consumer Economics
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05-2019
Skills
- Illinois-licensed Certified public accountant (CPA)
- Technical Accounting Skills: ASC 606 Revenue Recognition, 842 Leases, and SOX Compliance
- GAAP compliance, General Ledger and month end close management
- Internal controls
- Consolidation accounting
- Audit preparation
- Sales and Income tax compliance
- Cost accounting
- Expertise in NetSuite and Quickbooks ERP, Salesforce CRM, Papaya Payroll, Avalara Tax, Tableau and Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Power BI, Power Automate)
Websites
Affiliations
- Deloitte & Touche LLP — Onboarding Advisor & Recruiter May 2021 – October 2023
- Mentored 7 new audit staff through firm systems, policies, and client service standards.
- Represented Deloitte at recruiting events and maintained a 100% offer conversion rate for assigned candidates.
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Reveal
11.2023 - Current
Audit & Assurance Senior
Deloitte & Touche LLP
05.2022 - 10.2023
Audit Intern
BankFinancial
06.2019 - 08.2019
Accounts Payable Assistant
Resource Plastics Inc.
06.2018 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Accounting
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural and Consumer Economics
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign