Description:
Over your current 9-5? Want to switch it up for a higher paying role that respects your time but overwhelmed by very idea of job hunting? Let’s fix that. A high-end publicly traded Chicago based firm is in search of a Technical Accounting Manager to lead their team.
Responsibilities:
- Support the Director in creation and ongoing maintenance of the Company’s accounting and financial reporting policies and procedures in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Support the policy team in technical accounting research and accounting memo authorship on various business matters including the preparation of technical accounting positions and interpretation of accounting policies for proposed transactions, strategic initiatives and complex accounting inquiries; Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders to understand specific facts and circumstances in determining the most appropriate accounting treatment.
- Contribute to the proactive monitoring and interpretation of new and proposed accounting standards, financial reporting and regulatory requirements to determine impact to the Company.
- Special projects as assigned by the Controller related to accounting and financial reporting matters.
- Provide technical accounting guidance to the Company’s businesses and other corporate departments related to individual transactions and provide appropriate accounting treatment.
- Monitor changes to U.S. GAAP and advise Company on potential impacts.
- Establish, implement and maintain accounting policies/procedures in accordance with GAAP, SEC rules and other authoritative guidance.
- Provide training to the Company’s accounting organization as required to effectively implement accounting policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with Financial Reporting in connection with accounting policies and related disclosures and footnotes as reported in the Company’s financial statements and SEC filings; assist with external audits as needed.
Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance. CPA desired and MBA or Masters in Accounting, a plus.
- 6+ years of relevant experience.