Financial Reporting Manager

CPS, Inc.; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cps4jobs Accounting is seeking an Accounting Manager – Reporting to oversee the organization's financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance. The role partners with Corporate Controller, VP of Finance, and business leaders to provide insights and strengthen reporting processes.

Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, coordinating with subsidiaries and auditors, and driving improvements in close cycles and controls to support strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing internal and external financial statements.
• Ability to coordinate with external auditors.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Coordinate reporting across units and subsidiaries.
• Ensure GAAP/IFRS compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
• Improve reporting procedures and tools.
• Prepare reporting packages for leadership.
• Mentor and develop the financial reporting staff.

Skills

GAAP/IFRS knowledge

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Audit coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Journal entries

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Accounting Manager -- Reporting 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.