Technical Accounting Manager – Hybrid & SEC Expertise

Energy Jobline ZR; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth

Visibility to senior leadership

Office in Chicago

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Manager of Accounting to join our technical accounting and financial reporting team in a hybrid Chicago, IL environment. You will manage complex transactions, impairment testing, and SEC reporting, collaborating with senior leaders to shape financial disclosures.

The role demands CPA, a Bachelor’s in Accounting, and 5+ years in accounting/public accounting with Big 4 exposure. Lead and mentor staff while ensuring GAAP compliance in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• CPA required
• 5+ years of accounting and/or public accounting experience
• Management experience required
• Prior experience with technical accounting, especially impairment testing & analysis
• Big 4 public accounting experience
• Strong attention to detail and communication capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as a business partner and work collaboratively with financial reporting, finance, corporate accounting, and business leaders to account and evaluate complex transactions.
• Lead the quarterly/annual impairment testing for intangible assets and credit loss testing
• Review fair value analyses and updates
• Work closely with the Financial Reporting team to review disclosures (10-K/10-Q filings)
• Ensure compliance with SEC & GAAP regulations
• Research complex accounting matters and prepare/ review technical accounting memos supporting conclusions
• Prepare materials for audit committee meetings and senior leadership
• Review new and amended contracts and advise on accounting implications
• Monitor new accounting pronouncements and assist with implementation
• Coach and mentor senior accountants, helping develop the next of accounting talent for the company.
• Collaborate across functions in a fast-paced environment where your technical expertise and judgment will have a visible impact

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Manager of Accounting to join our technical accounting and financial reporting team in a hybrid Chicago, IL environment. You will manage complex transactions, impairment testing, and SEC reporting, collaborating with senior leaders to shape financial disclosures.

The role demands CPA, a Bachelor’s in Accounting, and 5+ years in accounting/public accounting with Big 4 exposure. Lead and mentor staff while ensuring GAAP compliance in a fast-paced setting.