Manager of Financial Reporting

3 weeks ago

Glenview, United States Brilliant Financial Search - IL Full time $140,000 - $180,000
Job DescriptionJob Description

Role – Financial Reporting Manager
*Hybrid (3 days a week on-site)*

Job Summary:
The person in this role will oversee the preparation of financial statements, disclosures, and related SEC filings. They will manage technical accounting research and contribute to accounting for specialized areas such as derivatives, leases, pensions, or stock-based compensation. This role acts as a subject matter expert on SEC, FASB, and similar regulatory requirements. The individual will analyze the accounting impact of new regulations, business practices, and developments, coordinate their implementation, and assist in developing policies and procedures to ensure compliance. Job Responsibilities:
Matrix Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership, guidance, coaching, and process oversight for financial reporting and corporate accounting within the corporate controller’s group.
  • Offer direction on overall matters related to the financial reporting group.
  • Empower team members by granting appropriate levels of responsibility and authority to encourage learning, growth, and decision-making aligned with department objectives.
  • Uphold the highest levels of integrity and trust, continually focusing on self-development, staying informed about current information and technology, and maintaining knowledge of regulatory requirements to enhance innovation and ensure compliance.
  • Promote strong relationships within the corporate controller’s group and other departments through effective communication across management.
  • Foster a matrix organizational structure, encouraging cross-communication and collaboration among teams and departments.

Financial Statements and Disclosures

  • Manage the preparation of SEC filings related to financial statements and operations, including annual 10-K, quarterly 10-Qs, and periodic 8-Ks for earnings releases and other required events. Ensure financial statements and disclosures meet the requirements of authoritative organizations such as the SEC, FASB, and IASB.
  • Oversee the maintenance of lease system to develop disclosures of lease obligations, including information collection from operating departments, reviewing lease contracts, and analyzing expense or capitalization.
  • Manage accounting requirements related to benefit plans, including financial statements and other relevant matters.
  • Prepare financial statements for selected domestic and foreign subsidiaries.

Compliance and Audit

  • Monitor new and revised reporting rules and regulations, maintaining a working knowledge of all accounting and reporting pronouncements from the SEC, FASB, and similar organizations.
  • Analyze the impact of accounting, reporting, and disclosure pronouncements, assist with their implementation, and support the development of policies and procedures for compliance.
  • Conduct research and analysis of specific business developments and reporting issues as they arise, summarizing results for management, including joint ventures and due diligence efforts related to potential acquisitions.

Technical Accounting Areas

  • Take responsibility for, or assist as needed with, accounting for areas that have significant technical accounting implications, such as stock-based compensation, derivatives, leases, retirement benefits, and deferred compensation plans.
  • Support periodic calculations of basic and diluted earnings per share, including required EPS disclosures.

Other Areas

  • Provide assistance to Senior Management across the Company on various projects as needed.
  • Enhance analytical skills across the finance team.
  • Initiate, research, and document improvements to current methods and procedures.
  • Perform or direct special projects as assigned.
  • Investigate and implement process changes to strengthen internal controls and ensure efficient processing of department transactions.

Internal Controls

  • Understand and comply with established departmental processes and procedures designed to support internal control efforts. Identify and report any internal control deficiencies to department management.

Successful Candidates Will Have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
  • CPA certification.
  • At least 8 to 10 years of combined work experience in public accounting and private industry, including 3 to 5 years of significant reporting experience.
  • A well-rounded knowledge of financial reporting rules and regulations, with the ability to apply business and financial concepts.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with SAP systems is a plus.
  • Ability to work effectively with all levels of management in a deadline-oriented environment.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.


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Company DescriptionBrilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant’s team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.Company DescriptionBrilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant’s team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.

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