Senior Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Lead

John Deere; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 109,548 - 164,316; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Highly competitive base pay

Savings & Retirement benefits (401K)

Health benefits with HSA contribution

Adoption assistance

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition assistance

Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms

Charitable contribution match

Employee Purchase Plan & discounts

Vacation and Holiday Pay

Job summary

John Deere is seeking a Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting Lead in Johnston, IA, to own the technical accounting, consolidations, and SEC reporting. You’ll collaborate with Finance, Tax, Treasury, Legal and external audit to deliver accurate, transparent, and compliant financial statements.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of accounting or audit experience, strong US GAAP expertise, CPA licensure, and excellent written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting or audit experience.
• Strong US GAAP knowledge and ability to research complex topics.
• Experience preparing US GAAP audited financial statements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• CPA license (active or inactive).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical lead for financial reporting, consolidations, and SEC reporting, ensuring accurate, transparent and compliant financial reporting
• Drive accounting policy governance and technical accounting initiatives, including policy development, technical research, accounting position papers, and technical training
• Partner with leaders across Finance, Tax, Treasury, Legal, and external audit to navigate strategic accounting and reporting issues, advise on accounting for complex transactions and new business activities, and address emerging U.S. GAAP requirements
• Advance transformation across accounting policy, reporting, and consolidation processes through automation, process improvement, and technical expertise

Skills

7+ years accounting/audit

US GAAP

CPA license

Communication skills

Financial reporting

SEC reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

John Deere is seeking a Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting Lead in Johnston, IA, to own the technical accounting, consolidations, and SEC reporting. You’ll collaborate with Finance, Tax, Treasury, Legal and external audit to deliver accurate, transparent, and compliant financial statements.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of accounting or audit experience, strong US GAAP expertise, CPA licensure, and excellent written and verbal communication.