Financial Reporting Manager — GAAP & Statutory Expert

Oliver James; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James is seeking a Manager, Financial Reporting in the Greater Chicago Area to oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes. The role requires a strong background in GAAP and financial reporting, with the ability to coordinate with accounting, FP&A, Tax, Audit and other finance teams.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of progressive accounting or financial reporting experience, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record of meeting reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or financial reporting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles; plus experience with STAT Reporting.
• Experience with month-end and quarter-end close.
• Strong Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet reporting deadlines.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience working with auditors and cross-functional finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements and related reporting schedules.
• Ensure reporting is accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable accounting standards.
• Support GAAP and statutory reporting requirements.
• Review account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
• Coordinate with Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Audit, and other finance teams.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Maintain and strengthen financial reporting controls and processes.
• Lead process improvements and reporting automation initiatives.
• Manage, mentor, and develop accounting/financial reporting staff as applicable.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

STAT Reporting

Job description

Oliver James is seeking a Manager, Financial Reporting in the Greater Chicago Area to oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes. The role requires a strong background in GAAP and financial reporting, with the ability to coordinate with accounting, FP&A, Tax, Audit and other finance teams.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of progressive accounting or financial reporting experience, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record of meeting reporting