About the Financial Reporting Senior Manager Role at a Top Chicago Firm

Join a prestigious high-end firm in Chicago, recently rated one of the top places to work in the city, as their new Financial Reporting Senior Manager. This hybrid position offers exceptional compensation, career growth, and work-life balance in a rapidly expanding organization fueled by strategic acquisitions. If you're seeking a role where your expertise in GAAP and IFRS reporting is truly valued, with pay above market rates and perks that prioritize your well-being, this is your opportunity. Robert Half is proud to connect top talent like you with this fast-track position.

Key Highlights of This Exciting Opportunity

• Salary exceeding top competitors: $120,000 - $140,000 base
• Superior bonus structures and comprehensive benefits
• Flexible hybrid work model emphasizing work/life balance
• Rapid career advancement in a growing public company environment

Key Responsibilities

As Financial Reporting Senior Manager, you'll lead critical reporting functions for a dynamic public company. Your role will involve hands-on management of complex financial deliverables under both GAAP and IFRS frameworks.

Core Financial Reporting Duties

• Manage the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements for public, lender, and joint venture reporting
• Handle balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and supporting schedules for parent entity and third-party submissions
• Oversee footnotes and disclosures for quarterly and annual bondholder reports

Technical and Compliance Leadership

• Conduct technical accounting research on significant transactions, maintaining GAAP/IFRS quarterly logs
• Ensure SOX compliance through coordination with internal and external auditors
• Perform financial statement analytics for quarterly results packages

Team and Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coach and manage staff accountants, delegating tasks and reviewing outputs to meet deadlines
• Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, Tax, Capital Markets, Investments, and Legal teams on reporting solutions
• Support auditors during quarterly/year-end procedures and special projects
• Contribute to new enterprise system implementation and transition

Required Qualifications

To excel in this senior role, candidates must bring proven expertise in public company financial reporting. Ideal candidates have:

• 8+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting, with senior management exposure
• Deep knowledge of GAAP and IFRS, including complex transactions
• Strong SOX compliance and audit coordination background
• Experience leading accounting teams and cross-departmental initiatives
• Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance (CPA preferred)
• Proficiency in financial analytics tools and enterprise systems
• Excellent communication skills for high-stakes reporting

This position demands a strategic thinker who thrives in fast-paced, acquisition-driven environments.

Why Join Us? Exceptional Benefits and Growth

Beyond competitive pay, this firm stands out with unmatched perks. Enjoy medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance, plus bonuses surpassing industry leaders. The hybrid model offers work-from-home flexibility, while rapid expansion ensures promotion paths. Be part of a top-rated Chicago employer valuing your contributions. To apply, send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m. Elevate your career with Robert Half today!

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