Corporate Accounting Manager

Federal Signal Corporation; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

Health insurance (life, medical, dental, vision)

Paid holidays and vacation

401(k) with matching contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Federal Signal Corporation is seeking a Corporate Accounting Manager based in Downers Grove, IL. This on-site role involves overseeing the corporate general ledger and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA preferred, with over 4 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include financial reporting, consolidation, and managing a team. The position offers competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA preferred.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in accounting field required.
• 1+ years supervisory experience required.
• SEC reporting experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly accounting close and Corporate consolidation process.
• Act as Corporate consolidation system administrator.
• Contributes to monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes.
• Ensures timely and accurate consolidation of entities.
• Collaborates with senior management and external auditors.

Skills

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP

SEC reporting experience

Effective communication skills

Analytic and problem-solving skills

ERP systems experience (JD Edwards/Cognos)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA

Tools

Unicom Finance

Job description

Reporting to the Assistant Corporate Controller, this on‑site position is responsible for co‑managing the Corporate general ledger, Company consolidations, internal and external financial reporting, technical accounting research, and compliance functions. The Corporate Accounting Manager ensures that generated financial statements are in accordance with U.S. GAAP, in compliance with SEC requirements, and reflect to the investors and stakeholders a true and fair view of the Company’s financial position.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly accounting close and Corporate consolidation process, including all internal & external financial reporting.
• Act as Corporate consolidation system (Unicom Finance) administrator, performing routine monthly and ad‑hoc tasks, as necessary.
• Contributes to and provides input for monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes.
• Ensures timely and accurate consolidation of domestic and foreign entities, including the recording of elimination entries in accordance with GAAP, and prepares and reviews the monthly results package provided to the executive management team.
• Reviews and approves monthly journal entries and account reconciliations, focusing on streamlining and documenting processes.
• Identifies, researches, and resolves technical accounting issues at the Corporate and segment levels.
• Collaborates with senior management, external auditors, and counterparts in the business units.
• Manages and maintains in‑house SEC filing process, including administrative access to filing software, and ensures compliance with XBRL reporting requirements.
• Acts as liaison with the external auditors and manages completion of quarterly PBC deliverables.
• Aggregates and provides financial data for internal and external presentations and assists in development of such presentations.
• Provides leadership by driving operational improvements and efficiencies to streamline the Company’s close to reporting cycle.
• Researches and documents processes, methodologies, and unique transactions through clear and effective communication.
• Manages team of one to two individuals, as well as indirect management/oversight of support personnel in other areas of the organization, including Corporate and business unit functions and executive‑level management.
• Develops and trains direct and indirect team members and facilitates succession planning.
• Performs ad‑hoc projects, including M&A activities, as needed.
• Perform other duties, assignments and special projects as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• CPA preferred
• 4+ years of progressive experience in accounting field required
• 1+ years supervisory experience required
• SEC reporting experience required
• Combination of public accounting and/or industry experience preferred
• Manufacturing/industry background preferred
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC rules and regulations, with principal concentration in periodic financial reporting matters
• Proficiency with technical research and establishing and documenting the related conclusions
• Effective oral and written communication skills, and ability to work in a team environment
• Strong business acumen, analytic, integrative, and problem‑solving skills
• ERP systems experience, preferably JD Edwards/Cognos (Unicom)

Target salary range: $90,000-$133,000

Benefits of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke‑free, drug‑free workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. All other applications must be submitted online.

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