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Technical Accounting and External Reporting Manager

Technical Accounting and External Reporting Manager

CompanyAlight
LocationChicago, IL, USA
Salary$91000 – $202900
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting required
  • CPA required
  • Passion for financial reporting and researching technical accounting matters
  • Ability to benchmark and draft new footnote disclosures and support technical accounting positions
  • Excellent time management, organizational, and project management skills with experience in meeting strict deadlines
  • Reliable and dependable with proven ability to manage and mentor team members
  • Must be self-motivated and able to work effectively in a virtual environment

Responsibilities

  • Manage the preparation and review of the Company’s quarterly and annual SEC filings (Forms 10-Q, 10-K and 8-K) and oversee all XBRL tagging.
  • Prepare financial statements, including statement of cash flows.
  • Research complex accounting matters, prepare technical accounting memos, review third-party valuation reports, implement new accounting guidance and help manage global accounting policies.
  • Facilitate internal and external review processes, including legal counsel, auditors, and internal stakeholders.
  • Support certain areas of Global Accounting, including Equity, Revenue Recognition, Leases, Hedges and Derivatives and Debt Accounting.
  • Support month-end and quarter-end close processes, including the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations for areas managed by the technical accounting team.
  • Assist in the review of required compliance certificates due to our lenders.
  • Analyze client contracts under ASC 606, including accounting for costs to obtain and fulfill.
  • Execute all responsibilities in compliance with our SOX 404 internal control framework.

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.