at Wolters Kluwer in Riverwoods, Illinois, United States Job Description The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading accounting, financial reporting, reconciliation, and month-end close activities for assigned business units and accounting processes. This role combines ownership of complex accounting activities with leadership of a team of accounting professionals and is accountable for delivering accurate, timely, and well-controlled financial results in accordance with IFRS , company policies, and internal control requirements. As part of the Finance Shared Services ( FSS ) organization, the Accounting Manager oversees key accounting processes, financial reporting deliverables, account reconciliations, audit support activities, and process improvement initiatives. The role partners closely with FP&A, business stakeholders, Corporate Accounting, Tax, and Internal Audit to resolve accounting and reporting matters, support financial reporting requirements, and drive operational excellence. The Accounting Manager applies strong technical accounting expertise, professional judgment, and leadership capabilities to maintain the integrity of financial reporting, foster a strong control environment, develop team capabilities, and drive continuous improvement across assigned areas of responsibility. This role operates within a highly accelerated close environment, with reporting timelines aligned to a 3-day close cadence. Success in this role requires strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, leadership capability, accountability for results, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, and operational excellence. Responsibilities + Lead and execute assigned aspects of the month-end close and reporting process, ensuring timely completion in accordance with the Corporate Reporting calendar. + Maintain ownership of assigned accounting areas and ensure transactions are recorded, analyzed, and reported accurately, completely, and timely. + Review and approve balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring timely investigation and resolution of reconciling items with appropriate supporting documentation. + Identify, assess, and resolve accounting issues, risks, and variances, providing technical guidance, recommendations, and escalation as appropriate. + Prepare and review financial analyses, supporting schedules, management reporting deliverables, and ad hoc reporting with audit-ready documentation. + Lead the preparation and review of monthly, qu To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account