Accounting Policy Manager

CNH • Hinsdale, IL

88d • $105,750 - $155,100

About The Position

The Accounting Policy Manager is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the Company's accounting policies and procedures and has a strong desire to improve processes and controls. Reports to the Head of Accounting Policies and Procedures. Responsible for maintaining and updating accounting policies to ensure US GAAP compliance. Collaborates closely with technical accounting, business leaders, legal, and senior management. This position is eligible for our hybrid work model working three (3) days on-site in our offices in Oak Brook, IL and two (2) days remote/home office.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• US Certified Public Accountant required
• 5-7 years directly related experience, public accounting experience (preferably with Big 4 accounting firm) preferred
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP

Responsibilities

• Support in the creation and ongoing maintenance of the Company’s accounting and financial reporting policies and procedures in accordance with U.S. GAAP, SEC rules and other authoritative guidance.
• Modify and update policies and procedures as required.
• Work closely with business units and corporate departments to ensure accounting policies are implemented and effective.
• Manage the quarterly accounting policy certification process.
• Maintain internal Finance Policy Sharepoint site where policies and guidance are published to all CNH employees.
• Manage the process for documenting and facilitating approvals for accounting policy deviations.
• Maintain the Company’s delegation of authority policy and process, ensuring governance of OpEx and CapEx spending approvals.
• Manage the review process for updated accounting policies, including sharing drafts and coordinating comments.
• Manage the meeting agendas for the quarterly Finance Policy Committee meetings with Regional Finance leaders and CFO.
• Act as liaison between Accounting and Financial Reporting functions and business groups as it relates to accounting policy matters and questions.
• Support the Accounting and Financial Reporting functions in technical accounting research and accounting memo authorship on various business matters including the preparation of technical accounting positions and interpretation of accounting policies as needed.
• Collaborate with Financial Reporting in connection with accounting policies and related disclosures and footnotes as reported in the Company’s financial statements and SEC filings; assist with external audits as needed.
• Contribute to the proactive monitoring and interpretation of new and proposed accounting standards, financial reporting and regulatory requirements to determine impact to the Company and aid in implementation efforts for relevant changes affecting the organization.
• Update Company policies, procedures as required and participate in preparation and delivery of training materials as necessary.
• Special projects as assigned related to accounting and financial reporting matters.
• Act as liaison between Department and business groups as it relates to accounting for transactions and accounting policy matters.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree