Accounting Manager -- Reporting

CPS, Inc.; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

cps4jobs is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager to oversee the organization’s financial reporting activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of internal and external reports. You will partner with the Corporate Controller, VP of Finance, and cross-functional leaders to deliver meaningful financial insights.

The role encompasses overseeing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting, maintaining controls, and driving improvements across reporting processes.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRS standards.
• Experience preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Ability to coordinate with external auditors and internal accounting teams.
• Experience leading FP&A, Tax, Treasury and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation and distribution of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Coordinate financial reporting activities across business units, subsidiaries, and other reporting entities.
• Ensure financial statements comply with GAAP/IFRS and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting processes to meet deadlines.
• Analyze financial results and explain variances vs budgets and forecasts.
• Maintain and enhance financial reporting procedures and supporting documentation.
• Review GL activity, reconciliations, journal entries, and balance sheet schedules for accuracy.
• Coordinate with external auditors and internal accounting staff to handle audit requests.
• Research technical accounting matters and assess implications of new standards.
• Develop reporting improvements to increase efficiency and consistency.
• Prepare financial reporting packages and presentations for leadership.
• Monitor internal controls and identify opportunities to strengthen processes.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Operations to gather financials.
• Support statutory filings and external reporting deliverables.
• Assist with acquisition accounting and due diligence processes.
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting through automation.
• Mentor and develop financial reporting staff.

Job description

Position Summary

The Financial Reporting Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization's financial reporting activities, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery of financial information. This role manages the preparation of internal and external financial reports, maintains compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements, and supports the integrity of the company's financial reporting processes. The Financial Reporting Manager partners with the Corporate Controller, VP of Finance, and cross-functional business leaders to provide meaningful financial insights, strengthen reporting practices, and support organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation and distribution of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Coordinate financial reporting activities across business units, subsidiaries, and other reporting entities.
• Ensure financial statements and supporting schedules comply with GAAP/IFRS and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting processes to ensure deadlines and reporting standards are consistently achieved.
• Analyze financial results, identify significant fluctuations, and prepare explanations of variances against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.
• Maintain and enhance financial reporting procedures, accounting policies, and supporting documentation.
• Review general ledger activity, account reconciliations, journal entries, and balance sheet schedules for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate with external auditors and internal accounting personnel to facilitate audit requests and resolve reporting matters.
• Research technical accounting matters and assess the financial reporting implications of new accounting standards and business transactions.
• Develop and implement reporting improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and consistency across financial processes.
• Prepare financial reporting packages and presentations for executive leadership and other key stakeholders.
• Monitor compliance with internal controls and assist in identifying opportunities to strengthen financial reporting processes.
• Partner with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Operations, and other departments to gather financial information and address reporting requirements.
• Support the preparation of statutory financial statements, regulatory filings, and other external reporting deliverables.
• Assist with acquisition accounting, financial due diligence, and the integration of acquired businesses into reporting structures.
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes through automation, system enhancements, and improved reporting tools.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop financial reporting staff while establishing clear performance expectations and objectives.
• Support special projects and other accounting initiatives as assigned by the Corporate Controller or VP of Finance.