Manager - Financial Analysis

RR Donnelley•Chicago, IL

1d•$99,100 - $158,500•Remote

About The Position

This position is a remote role, however we prefer candidates in the Milwaukee, WI and Chicago, IL area. Responsible for management of corporate finance supervisors and/or associates with diverse experience levels who are expected to develop, interpret and implement financial concepts for financial planning, forecasting, modeling, and internal controls. Translate objectives into short-term assignments, processes, and measures within the Corporate Accounting and Finance functions. Communicate to subordinate supervisors or associates work objectives, goals, and projects to be accomplished. Manage the integration and coordination of daily activities that will contribute to the overall achievement of goals and objectives that roll up to the corporate objectives. Develop short-term department and individual associate goals, periodically reviewing progress and adjusting to meet requirements. Function as a subject matter expert in a specific Accounting and Finance discipline yet be able to incorporate, understand, and blend the disciplines of other functional areas when making decisions and recommendations. Assist the Corporate level management in the development of departmental operating budget and have staffing responsibilities as directed by the senior management.

Requirements

Requires 9 years of functional work experience in a corporate Accounting/Finance capacity engaged activities related to one or more of the following: general accounting, cost accounting, tax, financial analysis, or financial audits.
Must have at least 2+ years supervisory experience managing a team of accounting or finance associates.
Must be able to apply knowledge of one or more of the following in completing daily assignments: GAAP, FAS, Tax regulations (domestic and/or international), Sarbanes-Oxley.
Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or an equivalent number of years experience in a related capacity in accounting/finance.

Nice To Haves

Certification or working towards certification for CPA, CIA, or equivalent is encouraged.
MBA or graduate level work is desirable.

Responsibilities

Clarify the business plan by formulating specific department goals that are in alignment with corporate accounting and finance goals.
May work with BU accounting and finance results to ensure that the BU plan integrates with the corporate plan.
Establish goals and priorities for staff that are consistent with departmental objectives.
Ensure deliverables are on target with goals and adapt to changes based on shifting organizational goals or direction.
Determine team formations and associated assignments to accomplish work objectives.
Review accomplishments and direct progress toward goals.
May assist senior management in developing long-term goals.
Identify position requirements and match them to (current or new) associate profiles (skills and experience).
Define the specific achievement levels needed for department success; set baseline expectations, monitor results, and encourage the group to achieve high-level performance.
Assign work to associates with the necessary skills required to perform group functions and complete work objectives.
Establish, with staff, accountabilities that are consistent with the department's goals.
Appraise associate performance against accountabilities and assess development opportunities.
Establish an environment where staff learns to be self-sufficient, competent, and challenged.
Coach and monitor staff in continuous performance, improvement, and development.
Make salary recommendations.
Align accounting and finance processes with the department and Corporate goals.
Review data that measures performance and decide on the steps required for improvement and to implement new processes.
Benchmark best practices and define work processes for group tasks.
Identify better ways for the group to perform work and seek improvement ideas from staff.
Assist team with the analysis of complex accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
Review financial and accounting documents, forms, and/or tax returns that are complete, accurate, and fulfill the company compliance obligations.
As needed, prepare reports for one or more of the following: operating budgets, expense reports, cash flow reports, capital budgets, tax forms/filings, and/or audit reports.
Explain the interface between business objectives and departmental goals to Staff.
Develop a process for the production of management reports, statistics, performance measures, etc. Implement the process and track results.
Provide continual, constructive feedback on performance results against departmental goals.
Create enthusiasm for teamwork within departments, assignments, and projects.
Plan the annual department budget and operate within the approved budget.
Assess resource needs (material, tools, etc.,) and allocate them per the budget.
Review expenses and prepare approval requests.
Ensure projects are delivered within agreed-upon costs, etc.
Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.