Brilliant®
Senior Financial Reporting Advisor – Hybrid (Chicago)
Salary: $150,000 to $180,000 + Bonus/Benefits
Location: Hybrid schedule with 2 days onsite in downtown Chicago.
About the Role We’re partnering with a leading global organization that is seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Advisor to join its corporate accounting team. This role is ideal for a CPA with strong technical accounting experience who enjoys working on complex transactions, M&A initiatives, and cross‑functional projects in a dynamic public company environment. Reporting to senior leadership, this position will play a key part in driving accuracy, compliance, and process improvement across the accounting function.
Perks & Highlights
Hybrid schedule with 2 days onsite in downtown Chicago
Exposure to high‑visibility accounting projects and senior leadership
Collaborative culture focused on learning, growth, and continuous improvement
Competitive compensation, bonus eligibility, and comprehensive benefits package
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a key technical accounting resource, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting standards
Research and prepare technical accounting memos for new, complex, or unusual transactions
Partner with cross‑functional teams to assess accounting, reporting, and internal control impacts of new business initiatives
Support audit processes for both domestic and international entities, coordinating with external auditors and third‑party providers
Collaborate with corporate accounting and FP&A on M&A‑related activity, including journal entries, reconciliations, and audit support
Monitor investments for cash flow and operational risks, including impairment analysis and related reporting
Participate in month‑end close and help streamline processes through automation and system enhancements
Contribute to the development and implementation of accounting policies and best practices
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; active CPA required
7+ years of accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4 or large firm background preferred)
Strong technical accounting expertise with a deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements
Experience supporting M&A activity, audit processes, and complex financial reporting
Excellent communicator with the ability to collaborate across finance, operations, and executive leadership
Proven self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced and evolving corporate environment
Employment Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Finance and Accounting / Auditing
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Location: Hybrid schedule with 2 days onsite in downtown Chicago.
About the Role We’re partnering with a leading global organization that is seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Advisor to join its corporate accounting team. This role is ideal for a CPA with strong technical accounting experience who enjoys working on complex transactions, M&A initiatives, and cross‑functional projects in a dynamic public company environment. Reporting to senior leadership, this position will play a key part in driving accuracy, compliance, and process improvement across the accounting function.
Perks & Highlights
Hybrid schedule with 2 days onsite in downtown Chicago
Exposure to high‑visibility accounting projects and senior leadership
Collaborative culture focused on learning, growth, and continuous improvement
Competitive compensation, bonus eligibility, and comprehensive benefits package
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a key technical accounting resource, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting standards
Research and prepare technical accounting memos for new, complex, or unusual transactions
Partner with cross‑functional teams to assess accounting, reporting, and internal control impacts of new business initiatives
Support audit processes for both domestic and international entities, coordinating with external auditors and third‑party providers
Collaborate with corporate accounting and FP&A on M&A‑related activity, including journal entries, reconciliations, and audit support
Monitor investments for cash flow and operational risks, including impairment analysis and related reporting
Participate in month‑end close and help streamline processes through automation and system enhancements
Contribute to the development and implementation of accounting policies and best practices
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; active CPA required
7+ years of accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4 or large firm background preferred)
Strong technical accounting expertise with a deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements
Experience supporting M&A activity, audit processes, and complex financial reporting
Excellent communicator with the ability to collaborate across finance, operations, and executive leadership
Proven self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced and evolving corporate environment
Employment Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Finance and Accounting / Auditing
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