IFG US is partnering with a client seeking a Manager of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting to join their team! This role will be primarily responsible for supporting the timely, accurate and consistent preparation of financial statements and reports required by the company, its external auditors, the SEC, and other regulatory authorities. This individual will support the creation of the footnotes, MD&A, and other relevant disclosures necessary for a publicly traded company and work closely with the company’s external auditors. This individual will also research and draft whitepapers on technical accounting issues. The position will report to the Corporate Controller based in the US. Hybrid work schedule in NW Chicago suburbs.
Primary responsibilities:
- Prepare and coordinate the quarterly/annual electronic production of SEC filing documents (Forms 10-Q, 10-K, etc.), including financial statements (balance sheet, income statements, statement of shareholders’ equity and statement of cash flows), footnote disclosures and MD&A
- Prepare press release financials, including GAAP to Non-GAAP reconciliations and related Form 8-K
- Provide technical accounting support and research and draft whitepapers for new, critical or unusual accounting issues; research and document changes on accounting rules and regulations, including new FASB pronouncements and SEC rules and disclosure requirements
- Participate in quarterly reviews and year-end audit supporting the Director of Accounting and Corporate Controller
- Assess and help implement or update internal controls, standards, and efficiencies. Maintain compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX 404) by maintaining effective internal control over our financial reporting process. Develop, strengthen and maintain the integrity of the financial reporting process and internal controls over the financial reporting process
- Prepare debt compliance support and compliance certificates
- Coordinate and lead annual UK statutory audit and bank audit
- Work with other departments and analyze provisions requiring level of judgement such as revenue recognition, freight; SIP, E&O; equity accounting
- Secondary support for revenue recognition analysis and monthly entries for revenue and COGS; equity-related calculations and disclosures, including share-based compensation expense, earnings per share and equity-related disclosures for inclusion in Forms 10-Q and 10-K
Knowledge/Skill Requirements:
- Bachelors degree or above in Accounting, with an active CA/CPA license/registration
- 6+ years of experience in a mix of public or industry accounting experience, preferably with manufacturing company experience in a publicly traded company; Multinational Company a plus with familiarity with foreign exchange translations
- Experience participating in the annual audit and quarterly reviews with external auditors and preparing the annual and interim financial statements
- Must be hands-on and possess a strong analytical, logical, and data driven sense
- Excellent Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) skills; Experience with NetSuite, Equity Compensation systems and SEC Reporting tools (e.g., Active Disclosure) a plus
- High attention to detail, works accurately and quickly and has good organizational skills; Ability to set and meet deadlines including ability to manage multiple tasks to completion at the same time
- Interpersonal skills necessary to work well with others in obtaining information and performing key financial activities, specifically the finance, tax, treasury, FP&A and legal teams
- Collaborative, results driven team player with the ability to influence others
- Strong technical accounting skills with demonstrated solid current and comprehensive understanding of US GAAP and IFRS, including recently issued accounting pronouncements
- Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley and internal control frameworks
- Understanding of SEC rules and regulations including practical SEC reporting experience preferred