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Buckingham Search lists this Financial Reporting Manager opportunity in oak brook, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
A leading global, publicly traded manufacturing company is seeking a Manager, Financial Reporting to join its Corporate Controllership team. This is a highly visible opportunity reporting to the Director of Financial Reporting & Consolidations, with responsibility for leading financial reporting activities, managing a small team, and partnering closely with senior leadership across the organization.
The role offers significant exposure to SEC reporting, technical accounting, Investor Relations, external auditors, and enterprise-wide finance transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the preparation, review, and filing of 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings
Oversee the preparation and audit of 11-K and U.S. Pension Plan financial statements
Monitor SEC reporting and disclosure requirements and perform industry benchmarking
Partner with Investor Relations on quarterly earnings materials, investor presentations, and supplemental reporting
Serve as a subject matter expert on technical accounting matters, including share-based compensation, EPS, debt, hedge accounting, and other complex topics
Research and interpret accounting guidance and prepare technical accounting memos and policies
Lead implementation of new accounting standards, SEC requirements, disclosures, and related training
Maintain and enhance the corporate accounting policy manual
Manage and provide oversight to an offshore Lease Center of Excellence (COE)
Partner with external auditors throughout the annual audit and financial reporting cycle
Lead process improvement, automation, and financial reporting transformation initiatives
Review XBRL exhibits and support ad hoc accounting and reporting projects
Lead, mentor, and develop two direct reports, including performance management and career development
Qualifications
6+ years of progressive financial reporting or accounting experience
Active CPA required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Public accounting and public-company industry experience strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong project management and organizational abilities
Demonstrated experience leading and developing accounting professionals
Ability to manage multiple priorities and tight reporting deadlines
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to effectively partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
Advanced Excel skills and ability to learn and leverage new financial systems and technology
Workiva and/or OneStream experience preferred
Worksite address
oak brook, IL, 60523, US
Who can apply
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