Details

Location
Bartlett IL
Division
Accounting

Contact

Spencer Preston
630.686.2100
spencer@ringsidetalent.com

Job Description

We are looking for a Technical Accounting Manager to work for our client. The ideal candidate will align with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined below.

Responsibilities:

  • Review complex and unusual transactions and prepare U.S. GAAP technical accounting position papers and work with external auditors through the review process
  • Complete special projects and prepare analyses for senior management requiring technical accounting research and analysis of financial information as requested
  • Provide proactive, expert consultation and technical support on events and transactions by identifying and addressing accounting policy and reporting issues
  • Develop and maintain corporate financial and operational policies to support effective internal and business control environments and ensure compliance with US GAAP; provide expertise in recommending enhancements and additions to the policies
  • Monitor development of new and emerging accounting pronouncements, assess the impact, and lead the implementation efforts of such pronouncements
  • Establish and maintain internal controls over financial reporting
  • Research accounting guidance and write technical accounting memos that analyze and interpret business impact, provide guidance, and conclusions on steps forward for significant and/or unusual transactions.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance
  • 5-10 years of accounting experience
  • Public accounting experience is a plus
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
  • Highly effective communication skills