Sr Manager, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

Pregis•Chicago, IL

9d•$130,000 - $155,000

About The Position

The Senior Manager – Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting owns the company’s technical accounting and accounting policy matters, including complex transactions such as debt modifications and refinancings, goodwill impairment analyses, and revenue recognition. The role leads quarterly financial reporting to lenders and preparation of the annual U.S. GAAP financial statements. It also coordinates the annual tax provision and tax compliance filings with third-party providers, and assists with other controllership activities as needed. The position reports directly to the Chief Accounting Officer and interacts with the global CFO, segment CFOs, and business unit finance directors, while working cross-functionally with FP&A and Treasury. The role also oversees accounting policy updates and controls, global tax compliance activities, and various audit, month-end close, transaction, and special-project work. The listed annualized base pay range is $130,000 to $155,000; actual pay may vary. Compensation also includes a competitive benefits package and may include bonuses and other on-the-spot recognition.

Requirements

5–8 years of public accounting or commensurate industry experience.
CPA required.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP technical accounting matters and ability to research topics such as goodwill, leases, revenue recognition, and business combinations.
High-level understanding of U.S. tax compliance requirements and ASC 740 tax accounting.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Deadline-driven, with keen attention to detail.
Ability to work independently to solve problems.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to PCAOB audit requirements.

Responsibilities

Research and analyze technical accounting matters related to complex transactions and arrangements, including debt modifications and refinancings, segment and reporting-unit analyses, goodwill and long-lived asset impairments, business combinations, lease accounting, revenue recognition, fixed assets, inventory, and accounting processes.
Lead adoption of new accounting standards as necessary.
Lead preparation of quarterly financial statements for lenders, including balance sheets, income statements, and statements of cash flows.
Lead preparation of annual audited financial statements and ensure disclosures are complete, accurate, and compliant with U.S. GAAP.
Ensure complex transactions, including debt refinancings and acquisitions, are appropriately reflected and disclosed.
Lead updates to accounting policies and procedures, including education and training about policy changes.
Own and review quarterly certification questionnaires.
Oversee the annual tax provision process and manage relationships with third-party tax provision providers.
Manage the PBC process for the annual tax provision and liaise between the tax provision provider, external auditors, and tax compliance providers.
Oversee global tax compliance and manage relationships with domestic and international third-party tax compliance providers.
Manage PBC processes with third-party tax providers and review provider output for accurate filings.
Follow up with taxing authorities and ensure timely resolution of tax notices and issues.
Oversee completion of annual transfer pricing studies with a third-party provider.
Ensure timely and accurate quarterly tax payments and oversee the quarterly cash tax forecast with a third-party provider.
Assist with guidance on tax implications of proposed business transactions.
Participate as needed in sale processes and mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, accounting integration, and purchase accounting.
Support the year-end audit, including coordinating annual physical inventory counts with external auditors and aligning on accounting treatment for unusual transactions.
Assist with month-end close activities as required, including reviewing account reconciliations and journal entries.
Perform other special projects as required.