Finance & Accounting Manager
We are seeking a Finance & Accounting Manager to support financial reporting, technical accounting, and internal controls for a large, complex organization. This role will manage quarterly and annual U.S. GAAP financial statements and lender reporting packages while helping build and enhance the organization s Workiva financial reporting environment.
*This role requires a hybrid schedule in Chicago, IL*
Responsibilities:
Prepare and review financial statements, disclosures, cash flow statements, and supporting schedules.
Manage reporting calendars, validate significant balances, and ensure financial statements tie to the general ledger and supporting records.
Lead Workiva reporting enhancements, including data connections, document linking, templates, workflows, user access, and review processes.
Document and improve internal controls, including process narratives, risk and control matrices, walkthroughs, and remediation activities.
Research U.S. GAAP and prepare technical accounting memoranda addressing complex transactions and new accounting standards.
Support accounting policy development and translate technical conclusions into journal entries, disclosures, procedures, and controls.
Coordinate external audit, Internal Audit, and lender requests while improving reporting processes and documentation.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor s degree in Accounting or a related field.
Active CPA license required.
6+ years of progressive experience in accounting, external audit, financial reporting, technical accounting, or controllership.
Experience preparing or auditing U.S. GAAP financial statements and disclosures.
Experience with internal controls over financial reporting, including documentation, design, testing, or remediation.
Ability to research accounting guidance and prepare well-supported technical accounting documentation.
Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, consolidations, financial close, reconciliations, and financial statement tie-outs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Public accounting experience combined with corporate financial reporting or controllership experience.
Hands-on experience implementing, administering, or significantly enhancing Workiva.
Experience supporting a large, multi-entity, or professional services organization.
Familiarity with COSO frameworks, SOX readiness, or control remediation.
Experience with Workday Financial Management or a comparable enterprise financial system.
