Director of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting
Robert Half · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time
Responsibilities
- Own the preparation and filing of SEC reports including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Lead preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements and disclosures.
- Oversee consolidated financial reporting for a global structure of 100+ legal entities, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance across all regions and business units.
- Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, including documentation, testing, and remediation of key controls related to financial reporting.
- Coordinate with investor relations, legal, and external auditors to ensure timely and accurate filings.
- Lead coordination of external audits, including planning, deliverables, issue resolution, and communication with audit teams.
- Present key disclosures and financial insights to senior leadership, including the CEO and CFO.
- Monitor and interpret new SEC regulations and accounting standards, providing guidance on impacts.
- Benchmark peer disclosures and Non-GAAP metrics to inform reporting strategy.
- Lead technical accounting for complex transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
- Manage integration of large-scale acquisitions, including financial reporting alignment, system harmonization, and internal control implementation.
- Oversee complex accounting matters and related external reporting impacts.
- Prepare and review technical accounting memos, transaction-related memos, pro forma disclosures, and regulatory filings.
- Manage accounting policy changes and standard adoptions, including auditor communications.
- Implement revenue recognition standards across diverse business models and contract types.
- Review contracts for accounting implications, including leasing, financing, and foreign currency impacts.
- Oversee pension accounting and coordination of actuarial valuations.
- Manage hedge accounting programs and ensure proper documentation and compliance.
- Review and support accounting for stock-based compensation plans.
- Prepare and analyze segment reporting, including implementation of changes to reporting structures.
- Conduct goodwill and intangible asset impairment reviews and reporting unit analyses.
- Support restructuring accounting and related disclosures.
- Lead initiatives to enhance reporting systems and automate financial processes.
- Drive improvements in close timelines and reporting accuracy.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline acquisition accounting and month-end close processes.
- Support financial systems optimization, including work with platforms such as Syteline, OneStream, and HFM.
Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting and technical accounting.
- 3+ years of experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
- Experience working in a large, global organization.
- Public accounting experience strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and corporate accounting practices.
- Experience with financial systems such as Syteline, OneStream, HFM, or SAP.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and manage multiple priorities.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) plan eligibility for contract/temporary professionals
Pay
The salary range for this position is $190,000 - $200,000 plus bonus.