Manager, Consolidations & SEC Reporting

Lincoln International•Chicago, IL

11h•$115,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lincoln International, Inc. (NYSE: LCLN) is a trusted investment banking advisor to business owners and senior executives of leading private equity firms and their portfolio companies and to public and privately held companies. Our services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, private funds and capital markets advisory, and valuations and fairness opinions. The global enterprise is comprised of a tightly integrated team of more than 1,400 professionals in more than 30 offices in 14 countries, offering an unobstructed perspective on the global private capital markets, backed by superb execution and a deep commitment to client success. With extensive industry knowledge and relationships, timely market intelligence and strategic insights, we forge deep, productive client relationships that endure for decades. At Lincoln International, we know that the success of our global organization is a direct outcome of the strength of our people. We encourage diversity of thought and create talent density by attracting, retaining and engaging high performers from all demographics, backgrounds and perspectives. We value diversity, equity and inclusion as a catalyst to foster innovation and creative problem solving, access the best candidates and adapt to a highly dynamic, competitive environment. We know that employing a diverse team and valuing the unique perspectives of our people allows us to better understand and serve the needs of our clients. Lincoln International is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage you to read more about our commitment to diversity and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
6+ years of progressive accounting experience with significant exposure to consolidations and financial reporting.
Strong knowledge of consolidation accounting (intercompany eliminations, FX translation, noncontrolling interests, earnings per share, equity method, etc.).
Experience in a publicly-traded, multi-entity, multi-currency global environment.
Advanced Microsoft Office Suite and Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, complex formulas, financial modeling); proficiency with consolidation systems and ERPs.
SEC reporting experience in preparing 10-Q, 10-K and proxy.
Solid proficiency in accounting software (ie: Workiva and NetSuite).
Familiarity with business intelligence software.

Nice To Haves

CPA (or equivalent) strongly preferred.
Exposure to both U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
Experience implementing or optimizing consolidation software (NetSuite).
Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal controls.

Responsibilities

Support the monthly/quarterly close calendar for consolidation activities; coordinate deliverables across regions and corporate teams.
Own the end-to-end global consolidation process, including consolidation journals, eliminations, foreign currency translation, and reporting packages.
Report and analyze consolidated financial results, including variance analysis and key drivers by entity/region.
Ensure consistent application of accounting policies across all entities and drive standardization of close procedures.
Oversee intercompany accounting processes, including reconciliation, settlement, and elimination entries.
Establish and enforce intercompany governance, including matching procedures, cut-off policies, and documentation standards.
Partner with local finance teams to ensure timely and accurate entity reporting and compliance with corporate requirements.
Support the end-to-end preparation, drafting, and filing of Form 10-Q and 10-K, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to SEC rules, U.S. GAAP, and company disclosure controls and procedures.
Support technical accounting matters impacting consolidation (e.g., business combinations, FX matters, equity transactions, restructurings, impairments).
Prepare and/or review consolidation-related footnote support, roll-forwards, and disclosure tie-outs.
Ensure completeness and accuracy of consolidation adjustments and supporting documentation.
Coordinate with external auditors regarding consolidation, intercompany, and reporting topics.
Maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting including control design, execution, and remediation.
Own documentation for consolidation processes, key controls, and policy memos as needed.
Administer and enhance consolidation tools (e.g., NetSuite, Workiva, or similar).
Identify opportunities to automate reconciliations, improve data quality, shorten close timelines, and increase reporting transparency.
Mentor and develop consolidation accountants/analysts; provide coaching and performance feedback.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Treasury, Tax, Legal, FP&A and regional controllers on reporting requirements and transactions.
Communicate complex accounting topics clearly to stakeholders at varying levels.