External Financial Reporting Manager

To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m

You know what’s awesome? Chicago Summer. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your Summer. This role has perks that are unmatched by its competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within.

• Help lead the drafting and preparation of the quarterly financial statements along with other members of the financial reporting team
• Review work of Sr. External Financial Reporting Analyst, including financial statement footnote disclosure tie-outs
• Establish and maintain effective design and operating effectiveness of disclosure controls and support internal control assessments
• Drive continuous improvement and reduce cycle time in the quarterly reporting process through the increased utilization of technology and tools, implementation of standard operating procedures and other efficiency measures
• Monitor evolving reporting and disclosure trends and developments as well as performing benchmarking analysis to ensure transparent and high-quality reporting
• Help lead the assessment and implementation of any new ESG disclosure requirements
• Assist with drafting, implementing and maintaining financial reporting policies
• Assist with researching accounting literature and preparing technical accounting memos, as needed
• Coordinate with and support external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audit
• Support ad hoc requests from Director of Accounting Policy & External Financial Reporting and Chief Accounting Officer, as needed

• Bachelors degree in Accounting
• Masters degree in Accounting or MBA strongly preferred
• CPA is strongly preferred
• 7 – 10 years of progressive accounting experience
• Large public accounting and/or large US public company experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding and experience in practically applying US GAAP and SEC rules
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to quickly establish a personal brand within the organization to drive cross functional collaboration and influence resources outside one’s direct responsibility.
• High energy, passionate individual who is focused on continuous improvement
• Curious mindset and desire to work collaboratively with various internal stakeholders to pragmatically resolve issues and questionsEngaging approach that builds rapport and cohesiveness within the team
• Insightful ability to identify trends and themes for continuous improvement across the function
• Ability to overcome obstacles and achieve objectives, changing direction along the way to achieve business objectives
• Motivated by and thrives in a fast-paced environment with frequent ad hoc requests and changing priorities.
• High integrity and personal standards for quality of work
• Effective problem solver and motivator
• Experience working in Workiva a plus
• Manufacturing experience is a plus
• Experience with Oracle ERP system, Hyperion, OneStream, a plus
• Must have strong experience with Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint and Word.

To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m