Senior Manager Financial Reporting

World's Finest® Chocolate; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus target 10%

Job summary

World’s Finest Chocolate seeks a Controller to oversee accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, lead monthly close, and coordinate with external auditors. This role reports to the Senior Director and Controller and focuses on staff development and process improvements.

Based in our Chicago headquarters with hybrid work and required monthly travel to HQ for in-state employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• Progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Experience with consolidations, multi-entity reporting, or international operations.
• Strong Excel skills; ability to communicate financial data clearly.
• Experience with audits and preparing disclosures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
• Lead monthly close and consolidate US and Canadian entities.
• Coordinate with external auditors and supporting schedules.
• Manage the financial reporting and general ledger team.
• Support process improvements and cross-department collaboration.

Skills

Excel skills

Prioritize & deadlines

Financial data communication

Cost accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Job description

World’s Finest Chocolate does more than make delicious chocolate. Since 1949, we’ve helped our fundraising customers raise over $4,600,000,000! These funds are used to buy playgrounds, pay for reading specialists, purchase musical instruments, fund field trips, and more. Our employees work as a team to support our company’s mission: To Deliver Extraordinary Value with Fun & Purpose.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This role will report to the Controller and is accountable for overseeing the accurate and timely preparation of the financial statements. The role will monitor and maintain the monthly and annual financial close process and the team. This person will also coordinate with outside auditors during any required audits related to our financial statements. Provide ongoing support and develop staff members. We are seeking a candidate who can effectively maintain and support existing processes while bringing a continuous improvement mindset to identify opportunities for greater efficiency and enhanced collaboration both within the department and across the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and oversee the financial reporting process
• Ensure financial reports are accurate, complete, timely, and prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies. Timely review of journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Lead and monitor the monthly closing schedule.
• Oversee monthly consolidation of our US and Canadian entities.
• Coordinate with external auditors and manage audit requests, review supporting schedules, documentation, and technical accounting analyses. documentation, and remediation where needed.
• Assist with other ad - hoc projects and accounting workflows, as needed.
• Manage the financial reporting and general ledger team, supporting and developing them in their responsibilities.
• Oversee the cost accounting function done by our internal cost accountant, reviewing work and setting expectations

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, CPA preferred
• Progressive experience in accounting and financial reporting, preparing or reviewing financial statements, disclosures, and audit support materials.
• Strong Excel skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience with consolidations, multi-entity reporting, or international operations preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate financial data and information
• Cost accounting and/or manufacturing experience a plus

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Self-motivated – Ability to complete tasks and communicate to others effectively, especially in a remote environment
• Attention to Detail - Ability to achieve thoroughness, accuracy, and consistency when completing tasks
• Nimble Learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder. Has the curiosity to learn and ask questions.
• Confidence - Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
• Drives Engagement - Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
• Ensures Accountability - Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Collaborates - Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Win as One Bonus Target: 10% based on company and/or individual performance

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to: Senior Director and Controller

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE:

This is a hybrid role. Travel to World’s Finest Chocolate’s Chicago headquarters is required on a monthly basis for employees who live in state and on a quarterly basis for employees who live out of state. Monday–Friday, 8:30AM – 5:00PM

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

World’s Finest Chocolate is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a

diverse and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to providing an environment of respect and inclusivity for all employees.