Jobs · Accounting · Illinois

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.

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