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Financial Reporting Manager | Chicago, IL
Our client, a well-established and publicly traded professional services organization, is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager to join their Corporate Accounting & Reporting team. This role offers significant flexibility, strong leadership support, and the opportunity to work on complex technical accounting matters in a high-visibility environment.
Salary:
$130,000- $160,000
Why Apply?
Clear internal promotion path - strong opportunity for a Financial Reporting Manager to advance
Ability to expand both technical accounting and leadership responsibilities
Highly respected, global organization with a strong reputation
Young, collaborative, and highly motivated team culture
Leadership team committed to developing and mentoring talent
Excellent work-life balance with remote flexibility
Standout benefits including 401(k) match and Summer Fridays
Responsibilities: Financial Reporting Manager
Own preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
Support consolidated and statutory audits and manage external auditor relationships
Lead technical accounting research and draft position memos on complex topics (leases, equity, goodwill, business combinations, impairments, revenue, debt/equity)
Monitor new accounting standards and guide implementation across the organization
Oversee equity accounting, including stock-based compensation and valuation coordination
Support M&A activities including purchase accounting and post-acquisition integration
Strengthen internal controls and ensure SOX and audit readiness
Drive reporting process improvements to increase efficiency and scalability
Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Legal, HR, IT, and senior leadership
Mentor and guide accounting team members on technical matters
Qualifications: Financial Reporting Manager
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; advanced degree preferred
CPA required
6+ years of progressive accounting experience
Big 4 or national public accounting firm experience strongly preferred
Experience in public-company reporting and technical accounting
Deep knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting standards
Proven experience drafting technical accounting memos
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills
Advanced Excel and consolidation-system experience
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$130,000- $160,000
Why Apply?
Clear internal promotion path - strong opportunity for a Financial Reporting Manager to advance
Ability to expand both technical accounting and leadership responsibilities
Highly respected, global organization with a strong reputation
Young, collaborative, and highly motivated team culture
Leadership team committed to developing and mentoring talent
Excellent work-life balance with remote flexibility
Standout benefits including 401(k) match and Summer Fridays
Responsibilities: Financial Reporting Manager
Own preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
Support consolidated and statutory audits and manage external auditor relationships
Lead technical accounting research and draft position memos on complex topics (leases, equity, goodwill, business combinations, impairments, revenue, debt/equity)
Monitor new accounting standards and guide implementation across the organization
Oversee equity accounting, including stock-based compensation and valuation coordination
Support M&A activities including purchase accounting and post-acquisition integration
Strengthen internal controls and ensure SOX and audit readiness
Drive reporting process improvements to increase efficiency and scalability
Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Legal, HR, IT, and senior leadership
Mentor and guide accounting team members on technical matters
Qualifications: Financial Reporting Manager
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; advanced degree preferred
CPA required
6+ years of progressive accounting experience
Big 4 or national public accounting firm experience strongly preferred
Experience in public-company reporting and technical accounting
Deep knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting standards
Proven experience drafting technical accounting memos
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills
Advanced Excel and consolidation-system experience
#INDEC2025 #ZRCFS #LI-LF1