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Pregis lists this Sr Manager, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We're Not Just in the Packaging Business–We're in the "Wow" Business
Pregis is Hiring!
Why Join Pregis?
Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.
Senior Manager – Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting
Job Location
Chicago, IL
Job Summary
Role will report directly into the Chief Accounting Officer and be responsible for owning all technical accounting and accounting policy matters for the Company, including but not limited to debt modifications/refinancings, goodwill impairment analyses, and revenue recognition. The role will lead the preparation of the quarterly financial reporting to lenders and annual U.S. GAAP financial statements. The role will also coordinate the preparation of the annual tax provision and annual tax compliance filings with third-party tax providers and assist with other controllership activities as required. In addition to reporting to the CAO, the role will have direct interactions with the global CFO, segment CFOs, and business unit finance directors. Individual will also work cross-functionally with FP&A and Treasury.
Responsibilities
Technical Accounting:
Perform technical accounting research and analysis related to complex transactions and other arrangements. Such transactions may include: Debt modifications/refinancings
Segment and reporting unit analyses
Annual goodwill impairment testing
Long-lived asset impairments
Business combinations
Lease accounting
Technical conclusions
Accounting process(es)
Revenue recognition
Fixed asset accounting
Inventory accounting
Lead the Company’s adoption of new accounting standards, as necessary
Financial Reporting:
Lead preparation of the quarterly financial statements to lenders, including balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows
Lead preparation of the annual audited financial statements, ensuring disclosures are complete and accurate in accordance with US GAAP disclosure requirements
Ensure complex transactions (debt refinancings, acquisitions, etc.) are appropriately reflected and disclosed
Accounting Policies And Controls
Lead project to update the Company’s accounting policies and procedures, including education/training related to changes in policy
Owner and reviewer of quarterly certification questionnaires
Tax
Oversee the Company’s annual tax provision process
Own relationship with 3rd party tax provision provider
Manage PBC process to ensure timely completion of annual tax provision
Serve as liaison between 3rd party tax provision provider and external auditors/tax compliance providers
Oversee the Company’s overall global tax compliance
Own relationship with 3rd party tax compliance providers (both domestic and international)
Manage PBC process with 3rd party provider(s)
Review output from 3rd party providers to ensure accurate filings
Follow-up with relevant taxing authorities (federal, state, etc.) and ensure timely resolution of tax notices/issues
Oversee/manage the completion of annual transfer pricing studies with 3rd party provider
Ensure timely and accurate quarterly tax payments
Oversee the quarterly cash tax forecast with 3rd party provider
Assist in providing guidance on tax implications of proposed business transactions
Other
Ad hoc involvement in sale process and/or mergers and acquisitions, including: Due diligence
Accounting integration
Purchase accounting
Support various aspects of the year-end audit, including but not limited to: Coordination of annual physical inventory counts with external auditors
Align with external auditors on accounting treatment for unusual transactions
Assist in month-end close activities as required (review account reconciliations, review journal entries, etc.)
Other special projects as required
Skills And Abilities
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP technical accounting matters and ability to perform technical accounting research in areas such as goodwill, leases, revenue recognition, and business combinations
High-level understanding of U.S. tax compliance requirements and ASC 740 tax accounting
Exposure to PCAOB audit requirements a plus
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Deadline driven with keen attention to details
Ability to work independently to solve problems
Experience
5 – 8 years of public accounting or commensurate industry experience
CPA a must
Compensation
The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Pregis’s total compensation package. Compensation also includes a competitive benefits package and may also include bonuses, and other on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is estimated to be $130,000 to $155,000.
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Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion
We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis’ culture and achievements.
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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