Senior Financial Reporting Leader – Multi-Entity, Hybrid

World's Finest Chocolate; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus target 10%

Job summary

World’s Finest Chocolate is seeking a Sr. Manager of Financial Reporting to lead the financial reporting function, ensure GAAP-compliant deliverables, and manage the monthly close for US and Canada. This role reports to the Controller and focuses on process improvement and staff development.

The ideal candidate will have a CPA, progressive accounting experience, and strong Excel skills, with familiarity in multi-entity operations or international reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• Progressive experience in accounting and financial reporting.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with consolidations, multi-entity reporting or international operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; cost accounting a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee the financial reporting process.
• Ensure reports are accurate, timely, and in accordance with US GAAP.
• Lead monthly closing and consolidate US and Canadian entities.
• Coordinate with external auditors and manage audit requests.
• Develop staff and support continuous improvement within the department.
• Oversee cost accounting function and related analyses.

Skills

Excel skills

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

World’s Finest Chocolate is seeking a Sr. Manager of Financial Reporting to lead the financial reporting function, ensure GAAP-compliant deliverables, and manage the monthly close for US and Canada. This role reports to the Controller and focuses on process improvement and staff development.

The ideal candidate will have a CPA, progressive accounting experience, and strong Excel skills, with familiarity in multi-entity operations or international reporting.