Senior Manager, Financial Reporting (Hybrid)

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 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.