SEC Reporting Senior Consultant

Our client, a large public manufacturing company in downtown Chicago is seeking a senior level consultant (Hybrid Role - 3 days in office). Primary focus of this role will be SEC reporting, including preparation of 10-Q and 10-K to ensure quality reporting and adherence to SEC rules and regulations. Preparation of footnote and MD&A disclosures as well.

Responsibilities:

• Owns the preparation and review of external financial reporting, including overseeing preparation of Forms 10-Q & 10-K, including financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, statement of shareholders’ equity, and statement of cash flows), footnote disclosures, and MD&A.
• Ensure compliance with SEC reporting rules and regulations through the accurate and timely filing of required documents
• Assist to develop, maintain, and ensure compliance with internal controls related to global accounting policies and new accounting and reporting guidance issued by the FASB and the SEC
• Assist in preparing senior management and audit committee communications
• Review Press Release financials, including GAAP to Non-GAAP reconciliations
• Perform the calculation of earnings per share
• Continuously strive to enhance and streamline reporting processes and controls
• Review contracts to ensure accurate application of ASC 606 revenue recognition
• Serve as key liaison to internal and external auditors during their quarterly reviews and annual financial statement and control audits
• Research technical accounting matters, monitor US GAAP and SEC developments, assist with the company-wide implementation of new accounting pronouncements and reporting requirements and provide ongoing peer benchmarking analysis
• Provide support for other key strategic projects as needed

• B.A. degree in Accounting
• CPA certification preferred
• Prior public accounting experience preferred
• 7-10 years of progressive experience within external financial reporting or public accounting
• Workiva and JD Edwards experience a plus

If you, or someone you know, is interested please apply today!
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