Technical Accounting Manager at Buckingham Search Technical Accounting Manager at Buckingham Search in Addison, Illinois Posted in 1 day ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Buckingham Search is currently partnering with a large, publicly traded global manufacturing company on a confidential search for a Manager, Technical Accounting to join its Corporate Controllership team. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex accounting issues, partnering with business leaders, and applying technical accounting guidance to real-world transactions, not simply writing accounting memos The role works closely with senior finance leadership across the organization and offers excellent visibility, career development, and long-term advancement opportunitie s. What You'll Be Do ing Partner with business unit leadership on complex accounting matters, acquisitions, and strategic business initiat ivesResearch and apply

U.S. GAAP

guidance to complex transactions and operational is suesProvide accounting support for acquisitions, divestitures, and other corporate development activi tiesReview financial reporting matters and support SEC reporting proce ssesAssist with implementation of new accounting standards and corporate accounting poli ciesPartner with operating companies during the month-end close process to resolve accounting and reporting quest ionsSupport SOX compliance initiatives, internal controls, and process improvem entsPrepare analyses and presentations for executive leadership and the Audit Commi tteeParticipate in special projects that have visibility across Corporate Fin ance What They're Lookin g For Bachelor's degree in Acco unting6+ years of progressive accounting expe rienceCPA strongly pre ferredPublic accounting and/or public company expe rienceStrong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal co ntrolsExperience researching and applying technical accounting gu idanceManufacturing industry experience is a plusM&A and acquisition accounting experience is pre ferredExcellent communication skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally across the organi zation Why This Opportunity Sta nds Out Hybrid work schedule in the Greater Chic ago areaHighly visible role within Corporate Contro llershipExposure to acquisitions, complex accounting, SEC reporting, and SOXOpportunity to work directly with business unit leadership rather than being solely focused on technical memo writingStrong promotion history and multiple career paths into other corporate finance and accounting f unctionsMinima l travel