Financial Reporting Manager

Financial Reporting Manager (Hybrid — Rolling Meadows, IL)
We’re supporting a newly created Financial Reporting Manager position within a large, sophisticated organization headquartered in the Chicagoland area. This role offers strong visibility to senior finance leadership and ownership across financial close, external reporting, and technical accounting initiatives.

• Review monthly and quarterly close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Prepare and review management financial statements and variance analysis
• Oversee quarterly IFRS reporting submissions
• Review quarterly and annual statutory filings, including separate accounts
• Apply and interpret technical accounting guidance across reporting requirements
• Lead and support large, complex reporting projects
• Partner closely with senior finance leadership to ensure accuracy and compliance

Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of accounting or finance experience (or equivalent)

• 6+ years of leadership or managerial experience
• Strong foundation in financial reporting and general ledger accounting
• CPA strongly preferred
• Background in public accounting or professional services highly valued
• Experience in regulated or complex reporting environments a plus
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting systems
• Strong communication skills and comfort working with senior stakeholders

• Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite (Schaumburg)
• Base salary + 20% short-term incentive bonus (paid out ~99% last year)
• Excellent benefits, including a strong 401(k), pension plan, and 19 PTO days

This is a great opportunity for a reporting leader looking for stability, visibility, and long-term upside in a newly created role.

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