LHH Looking for Manager of Financial Reporting at Chicago, IL Full Time

Our client is a publicly traded, international company that is headquartered in Chicago. Their employees working 2 days a week in office and enjoy a rich benefits package that includes tuition reimbursement, unlimited vacation, long term incentive compensation, and generous retirement plan options

They are seeking to hire a Manager, Financial Reporting who will be a core member of the team responsible for the preparation of SEC reporting documentation, including 10Q, 10K and 8K filings. The manager will coordinate and interact directly with key stakeholders both internal and external to the organization, including executive management, Investor Relations, the Financial, Planning, and Analysis team and the internal and external auditors. In addition to SEC responsibilities, the Manager, Financial Reporting is involved in the monthly close and consolidation process for the companies mine sites and other corporate entities, which involves working closely with and communicating regularly with the mine-based finance teams.

The ideal candidate for the position of Manager, Financial Reporting possesses strong progressive accounting experience, with both public accounting and industry experience in a multi-jurisdictional environment. The candidate will have the ability to work independently, think critically and be able to analyze data, be flexible and adaptable to dynamic timelines and enjoy being an active participant in a small dynamic team environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supports the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities and procedures relating to period close, SEC reporting, management reporting and internal controls over financial reporting and SOX

· Assists in the preparation of SEC reporting document submissions, including 10Q, 10K and 8K filings

· Prepares external audit materials and supports relationships and requirements with internal and external auditors to provide complete documentation and explanation for transactions

· Coordinates and interacts with finance teams at mine sites in order to:

Reviewing monthly accounting schedules and reconciliations, for completeness and accuracy

Understanding how transactions / events recorded at the site level are properly reflected in consolidated SEC reporting and financial disclosures

Work with Investor Relations team to coordinate preparation of packages / documentation for Board / Audit Committee review and external financial disclosures

· Partners with Controllership team members to support and review period close

· Performs accounting research to ensure knowledge of current accounting principles and issues

· Leads and participates in special projects as required

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Approximately 5+ years of progressive experience in public accounting

Industry experience, including financial close consolidation and SEC reporting in a multi-jurisdiction environment would be highly desirable

Bachelor Degree in Business/Commerce required

Active CPA license

Extensive experience in all areas of accounting

· Extensive knowledge of US GAAP and demonstrated experience in researching and interpreting guidance

· Stock-based compensation accounting experience preferred

· Workiva/WDesk and related SEC filing support such as XBRL tagging experience an asset

Experience working in an Oracle environment preferred

Bilingual English-Spanish an asset

Demonstrated management, leadership and problem-solving skills

Team-oriented, with excellent relationship building and communication skills