Jefferson Wells International
Senior Financial Reporting Manager - Technical Accounting
Jefferson Wells International, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, United States
Senior Financial Reporting Manager – Technical Accounting
Are you an experienced financial reporting professional ready to lead complex reporting functions and drive process improvements? Our client, a high-performing organization, is seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Manager – Technical Accounting to join their dynamic finance team. This is a high-impact role with visibility across departments and leadership.
What You’ll Do As the Senior Financial Reporting Manager – Technical Accounting, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the preparation and issuance of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies, managing consolidation processes, and driving initiatives to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
Prepare monthly and annual financial statements, footnotes, and supporting documentation.
Draft technical memos and whitepapers to support accounting positions.
Manage general ledger entries, consolidations, intercompany eliminations, and currency translations.
Oversee fixed asset and lease accounting.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Process Improvement & Automation
Identify and implement improvements in accounting workflows.
Lead automation initiatives to streamline reporting and reconciliation processes.
Evaluate and implement new tools to enhance data accuracy and efficiency.
Team Leadership
Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff.
Promote adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements.
Audit & Compliance
Coordinate quarterly and year-end audits.
Prepare audit schedules, financial statements, and supporting documentation.
Lead internal control audits and ensure SOX compliance.
Monitor and improve financial reporting controls.
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
7+ years of experience in financial reporting, including footnote creation and technical documentation.
CPA preferred.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial statement preparation, and audit coordination.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and ERP systems.
Experience with automation tools is a plus.
Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
Why You’ll Love This Role
Competitive compensation and benefits.
A collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work environment.
Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
A chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-performing organization.
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Are you an experienced financial reporting professional ready to lead complex reporting functions and drive process improvements? Our client, a high-performing organization, is seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Manager – Technical Accounting to join their dynamic finance team. This is a high-impact role with visibility across departments and leadership.
What You’ll Do As the Senior Financial Reporting Manager – Technical Accounting, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the preparation and issuance of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies, managing consolidation processes, and driving initiatives to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
Prepare monthly and annual financial statements, footnotes, and supporting documentation.
Draft technical memos and whitepapers to support accounting positions.
Manage general ledger entries, consolidations, intercompany eliminations, and currency translations.
Oversee fixed asset and lease accounting.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Process Improvement & Automation
Identify and implement improvements in accounting workflows.
Lead automation initiatives to streamline reporting and reconciliation processes.
Evaluate and implement new tools to enhance data accuracy and efficiency.
Team Leadership
Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff.
Promote adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements.
Audit & Compliance
Coordinate quarterly and year-end audits.
Prepare audit schedules, financial statements, and supporting documentation.
Lead internal control audits and ensure SOX compliance.
Monitor and improve financial reporting controls.
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
7+ years of experience in financial reporting, including footnote creation and technical documentation.
CPA preferred.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial statement preparation, and audit coordination.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and ERP systems.
Experience with automation tools is a plus.
Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
Why You’ll Love This Role
Competitive compensation and benefits.
A collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work environment.
Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
A chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-performing organization.
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