• Chicago, IL
  • $150,000 — $160,000

Financial Reporting Manager

Our client, a stable growing company downtown Chicago is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager to join the team. This role will be responsible for financial reporting and technical accounting. This is a great opportunity for someone to work in a leadership role and make an impact within a team.

Why Take the Financial Reporting Manager Role:

  • Lots of opportunity for career growth, examples of internal promotion
  • Company is going through explosive growth (organically and through acquisitions)
  • High visibility – ability to make a difference/have an impact
  • Highly motivated team- opportunity to work with a great team of highly motivated individuals- very driven group.
  • Excellent benefits and competitive benefits
  • Strong 401k and PTO policy

This position offers a hybrid schedule, target salary 150k-160k plus bonus (based off experience)

Responsibilities of the Financial Reporting Manager:

  • Owns full financial reporting cycle (monthly, quarterly, annual), including internal, external, investor, lender, and regulatory deliverables
  • Leads treasury and capital structure management, including cash forecasting, banking relationships, debt compliance, and stakeholder communications
  • Partners on M&A transactions, advising leadership on technical accounting from LOI through close and ensuring accurate post-close integration
  • Drives technical accounting and process optimization, building scalable operating models and reducing reporting cycle times through standardization and co-sourcing
  • Manages audit and stakeholder reporting, overseeing external audits, preparing presentations for lenders/ratings agencies, and delivering ad hoc insights to leadership

Experience Preferred Financial Reporting Manager:

  • Bachelors in Accounting
  • CPA
  • 8+ years relevant experience, including experience at a Big 4 or Mid-tier public accounting firm
  • Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills including proficiency in U.S. GAAP, and SEC rules
  • 8+ years of experience in financial reporting, preferably in a supervisory or managerial role

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