Salary Mid-Point: $0
Location: Chicago IL
Job Type: Permanent

Position Summary

The Senior Manager Corporate Accounting & Compliance plays a critical role in supporting adoption of new accounting standards, in particular US and International Financial Reporting Standards for lease accounting (ASC 842/IFRS 16). The Senior Manager Corporate Accounting & Compliance will lead efforts by managing quarterly and annual survey filings, annual tax package requests, and supporting the tax team on global transfer pricing and country by country reporting. This role will support the annual external financial statements and footnote preparation. Additionally, this role will lead interactions with internal and external auditors, consulting and software partners, lead reporting and disclosure compliance as it relates to lease accounting, serve as a key internal business partner for the corporate and country finance teams on adoption and execution of accounting standards and concepts.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as lease accounting subject matter expert and CoStar system administrator
  • Lead global lease accounting implementation efforts, including training, documentation, analysis, and reporting
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards
  • Serve as a primary contact for internal and external auditors
  • Manage tax and compliance requests, surveys, and other filings
  • Support global intercompany services agreements, transfer pricing, and country by country reporting
  • Liaise with senior leaders across the business including country finance teams, other Reyes Family of Businesses finance teams, tax, treasury, etc.
  • Leverage technology to drive automation & efficiency in accounting & reporting processes
  • Develop & support process improvements while ensuring proper internal controls
  • Assist with preparation of annual external financial statements and footnotes
  • Other projects or duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
  • Minimum 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Thorough understanding of US lease accounting standards (ASC 842)
  • Thorough knowledge of US GAAP accounting and application to international operations
  • Must possess the ability to quickly learn and understand new technical concepts
  • Thorough understanding of P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and related financials
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Tools
  • Ability to create senior management level presentations & analysis
  • Strong interpersonal skills and exceptional problem-solving skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills with an ability to focus on the details
  • Ability to understand, develop and refine processes
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Ability to interact with personnel at all levels of the company
  • Travel – Minimal, on as needed basis, ability to travel internationally
  • This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test

Preferred Skills

  • 5+ years Public Accounting Experience
  • Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
  • Experience with CoStar Software for Lease Accounting
  • Experience with JD Edwards (ERP)
  • Experience in the distribution or foodservice industry

 

Interested candidates should send their resume to dipeshpatel@ifgpr.com