Manager, Financial Reporting

CDW; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Annual bonus

401(k)

Job summary

CDW is seeking a Manager of Financial Reporting to join our Finance organization in Chicago. You will lead financial reporting processes, including SEC filings and investor relations materials, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

You will oversee a team, coordinate with Investor Relations, Treasury, Legal, and FP&A, and drive process improvements while providing analytical support to executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• Active CPA license preferred or required.
• Public/industry accounting experience; Big 4 experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC rules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee team performance management and coaching & development.
• Manage task delegation and prioritization to meet monthly/quarterly deadlines.
• Lead the preparation and filing of Form 10-Q and Form 10-K with the SEC, including MD&A and footnotes.
• Analyze monthly financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flows).
• Develop new disclosures per SEC requirements and new accounting standards.

Skills

Leadership

US GAAP

SEC reporting

CPA license

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Active CPA license

Tools

Workiva

Hyperion Financial Management

Workday

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Manager of Financial Reporting to join our team at CDW and be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking Finance organization that values innovation and continuous growth. In this role, you will lead an efficient and quality completion of our financial reporting processes, including our filings with the Securities Exchange Commission and Investor Relations materials, and other technical accounting matters. You will drive continuous improvement to promote the integrity of processes and overall efficiency, while collaborating with various stakeholders across the organization. This position is also responsible for providing analytical support to executive-level management. This role will provide leadership, direction, coaching and development to the team.

What you'll do

• Oversee team of coworkers, including performance management and coaching & development.
• Manage team task delegation and prioritization to meet deadlines during monthly and quarterly reporting periods.
• Lead the preparation and filing of Form 10-Q and Form 10-K with the SEC, which includes reviewing the consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures, and review of the MD&A and other sections of the filings.
• Analyze and review monthly financial statements, including statement of operations, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows.
• Develop new disclosures as determined by SEC requirements, or new accounting standards, as well as advising on improvements to existing disclosures.
• Monitor and assess SEC proposed and final rules to ensure timely implementation and compliance.
• Support the coordination and preparation of other filings, such as prospectus filings for public debt offerings, registration statements and pro forma financial information in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X.
• Partner with investor relations ensuring accurate presentation of materials for public release such as earnings releases, dividend releases and earnings release scripts.
• Collaborate within and across departments, including Investor Relations, Treasury, Legal, Systems, FP&A, Sales and Margin Accounting and Corporate Accounting.
• Review monthly internal reporting materials for Executive Committee and CFO reporting decks.
• Maintain effective system of internal accounting controls in support of SOX compliance.
• Perform the annual goodwill and other long-lived intangible asset impairment analysis or segment reporting analysis.
• Lead the preparation and review of the earnings per share calculation and statement of cash flow.
• Assist in review of data and new system implementation projects, as applicable.
• Participate in cross-functional special projects, as needed.
• Support technical accounting projects such as contract review controls, acquisitions, debt offerings, etc., as needed.

What we expect of you

• Bachelor's degree 5+ years of relevant finance and/or accounting experience, 1+ years of managerial experience.
• Active CPA license
• Public/industry accounting experience, Big 4 public accounting firm experience is a plus.
• Proficient knowledge of US GAAP and SEC rules and requirements.
• Experience in SEC reporting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and planning skills with critical attention to detail.
• Track record of balancing multiple priorities simultaneously with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business, while meeting deadlines.
• Experience leading a dynamic team, with a focus on adaptability and learning agility over task allocation and priorities of the team, while balancing developing and optimizing talent.
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications with strong experience in Excel.
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to proactively collaborate cross-functionally to reach a solution.
• Continuous improvement mindset with experience implementing improvements driving efficiency as well as quality, with a focus on process orientation.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and maintain productive working relationships cross‑functionally.
• Experience in Workiva, Hyperion Financial Management and Workday, is a plus.

Pay range: $ 104 ,000 - $ 140 ,0 00 depending on experience and skill set

A Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/

Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials annual bonus target of 10 % subject to terms and conditions of plan

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