Sr Manager, Technical Accounting Financial Reporting

Pregis•Chicago, IL

3d•$130,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA. Senior Manager – Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Job Location Chicago, IL Job Summary Role will report directly into the Chief Accounting Officer and be responsible for owning all technical accounting and accounting policy matters for the Company, including but not limited to debt modifications/refinancings, goodwill impairment analyses, and revenue recognition. The role will lead the preparation of the quarterly financial reporting to lenders and annual U.S. GAAP financial statements. The role will also coordinate the preparation of the annual tax provision and annual tax compliance filings with third-party tax providers and assist with other controllership activities as required. In addition to reporting to the CAO, the role will have direct interactions with the global CFO, segment CFOs, and business unit finance directors. Individual will also work cross-functionally with FP&A and Treasury.

Requirements

5 – 8 years of public accounting or commensurate industry experience
CPA a must
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP technical accounting matters and ability to perform technical accounting research in areas 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 communications skills
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Deadline driven with keen attention to details
Ability to work independently to solve problems

Nice To Haves

Exposure to PCAOB audit requirements a plus

Responsibilities

Perform technical accounting research and analysis related to complex transactions and other arrangements. Such transactions may include: Debt modifications/refinancings Segment and reporting unit analyses Annual goodwill impairment testing Long-lived asset impairments Business combinations Lease accounting Technical conclusions Accounting process(es) Revenue recognition Fixed asset accounting Inventory accounting
Lead the Company’s adoption of new accounting standards, as necessary
Lead preparation of the quarterly financial statements to lenders, including balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows
Lead preparation of the annual audited financial statements, ensuring disclosures are complete and accurate in accordance with US GAAP disclosure requirements
Ensure complex transactions (debt refinancings, acquisitions, etc.) are appropriately reflected and disclosed
Lead project to update the Company’s accounting policies and procedures, including education/training related to changes in policy
Owner and reviewer of quarterly certification questionnaires
Oversee the Company’s annual tax provision process
Own relationship with 3rd party tax provision provider
Manage PBC process to ensure timely completion of annual tax provision
Serve as liaison between 3rd party tax provision provider and external auditors/tax compliance providers
Oversee the Company’s overall global tax compliance
Own relationship with 3rd party tax compliance providers (both domestic and international)
Manage PBC process with 3rd party provider(s)
Review output from 3rd party providers to ensure accurate filings
Follow-up with relevant taxing authorities (federal, state, etc.) and ensure timely resolution of tax notices/issues
Oversee/manage the completion of annual transfer pricing studies with 3rd party provider
Ensure timely and accurate quarterly tax payments
Oversee the quarterly cash tax forecast with 3rd party provider
Assist in providing guidance on tax implications of proposed business transactions
Ad hoc involvement in sale process and/or mergers and acquisitions, including: Due diligence Accounting integration Purchase accounting
Support various aspects of the year-end audit, including but not limited to: Coordination of annual physical inventory counts with external auditors Align with external auditors on accounting treatment for unusual transactions
Assist in month-end close activities as required (review account reconciliations, review journal entries, etc.)
Other special projects as required