Controllership Manager

Accenture•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Controllership Manager of Consolidation & Reporting in Global Controllership supports accurate and timely consolidation of financial results, including preparation of monthly financial statements. The role owns close activities, analyses, journal entries, reconciliations, controls, and supporting schedules related to consolidation, non-controlling interests, foreign currency translation, and shareholders’ equity. The successful candidate is detail-oriented and combines strong accounting judgment with disciplined execution, cross-functional partnership, and a continuous-improvement mindset in a complex global environment. The position partners with Financial Reporting, Corporate Accounting, Tax, Treasury, business finance teams, Technology, and external auditors. It supports consolidated financial statement preparation and external reporting, executes internal controls, addresses audit requests, and drives standardization, automation, and process improvements. The manager also coaches and develops team members and provides review and backup coverage during critical close periods. Overtime may be required during quarter-end close, earnings, and Form 10-Q filing periods. Preferred location is Chicago, Illinois.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
CPA.
At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including global consolidation, financial reporting, or corporate accounting in a complex, multinational, publicly held organization.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, the financial close process, and internal controls over financial reporting.
Hands-on experience with consolidation entries, foreign currency translation, equity accounting, reconciliations, and financial statement support.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and ability to work effectively across functions and locations.
May require overtime during critical periods such as quarter-end close, earnings, and Form 10-Q filing.
Applicants for U.S. employment must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a global, publicly held multinational company or public accounting environment.
Experience reviewing work, coordinating deadlines, and leading or developing accounting professionals.
Advanced technology skills, including use of AI tools, and experience with a large-scale ERP and consolidation environment; SAP and BPC/Group Reporting experience are highly relevant.
Experience supporting external reporting, audits, business integrations, system implementations, or finance transformation initiatives.
Demonstrated interest in workflow automation, analytics, and responsible use of emerging technology to improve accounting processes.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation and equity-accounting activities, ensuring close deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
Prepare and/or review consolidation entries and activity, including intercompany eliminations, foreign exchange and CTA translation activity, and other consolidation adjustments, with appropriate evidence and supporting schedules.
Manage accounting, journal entries, and reporting for non-controlling interests.
Maintain supporting schedules and reconciliations for the statement of shareholders’ equity and other disclosures.
Manage EPS calculations, including weighted-average shares and non-controlling interests.
Oversee analyses and reconciliations for dividends, AOCI, and shareholders’ equity.
Integrate new or acquired businesses into consolidated reporting and systems, including appropriate mapping and preparation of consolidated financial statements.
Perform and review foreign currency, major-currency, and hyperinflation analyses and related accounting impacts.
Manage the Statement of Shareholders’ Equity and supporting schedules and roll-forwards used to prepare consolidated financial statements.
Prepare supporting schedules for the consolidated statement of cash flows, including fixed assets and depreciation and amortization.
Coordinate consolidation activities for new or non-standard businesses and serve as a subject-matter resource for group reporting and consolidation questions.
Support pension accounting entries and other recurring close adjustments in accordance with established policies and close calendars.
Prepare equity-related footnote disclosures for Form 10-Q and Form 10-K, including supporting schedules and roll-forwards.
Execute and document internal controls over assigned processes, identify control gaps, strengthen documentation, and support audit requests.
Partner with Financial Reporting, Corporate Accounting, Tax, Treasury, business finance teams, Technology, and external auditors to resolve accounting and reporting matters.
Drive standardization, automation, and process improvements across consolidation and equity workflows while preserving control integrity.
Coach and develop team members, establish clear ownership, and provide effective review and backup coverage during critical close periods.