Senior Corporate Accounting Lead — Close, Reporting & Compliance

Ferrara Candy Co.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Benefits package

Health insurance

Job summary

Ferrara Candy Co. in Chicago seeks a Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting to lead the monthly close and ensure timely, accurate results across Fixed Assets, Leases, Intercompany, Royalties and Broker Commissions.

This role is part of the Corporate Accounting & Consolidations Group and requires in-person collaboration with cross-functional teams. The candidate will supervise the accounting team, coordinate with external auditors, and drive technical accounting guidance and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP; IFRS experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly close process for multiple business units.
• Supervise monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, and P&L/Balance Sheet reviews.
• Coordinate annual audit and quarterly reviews with external auditors.
• Ensure intercompany and related party accounting compliance.
• Provide GAAP interpretations and prepare technical memos.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

IFRS experience

Public company experience

CPG industry experience

CPA preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Ferrara Candy Co. in Chicago seeks a Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting to lead the monthly close and ensure timely, accurate results across Fixed Assets, Leases, Intercompany, Royalties and Broker Commissions.

This role is part of the Corporate Accounting & Consolidations Group and requires in-person collaboration with cross-functional teams. The candidate will supervise the accounting team, coordinate with external auditors, and drive technical accounting guidance and process improvements.