Manager of External Financial Reporting

Job Details Location: Deerfield, IL 60015 Job Title: Manager of External Financial Reporting Duration: 3 Months (Could go beyond) Role Summary: This position is critical in the development of and preparation of International’s external reporting. The role includes coordinating and performing numerous activities on behalf of the external reporting team including coordinating the flow of information between functions and liaising with multiple levels of management. This position will perform technical accounting and SEC research in order to provide management with timely information for analysis and decision-making. The position will also assist in other significant projects, which vary based on International’s business transactions and priorities (e.g., acquisitions, divestitures, new policies, new types of transactions, training initiatives, benchmarking, etc.). The position is also focused on developing fellow team members. Responsibilities Include: Preparing quality SEC financial filings, including 10-Qs, 10-Ks, S-3s, S-4s, and other filings Supporting Proxy Statement preparation and review Coordinating successful transmission and receipt of financial information between the corporate office and the domestic and international operations Assisting with accounting research efforts related to the operations of the global corporation, including the development of position papers on accounting matters Monitoring US GAAP, SEC and PCAOB developments and evaluating the impacts of new accounting and reporting rules Assist in providing guidance and support to corporate and operating company personnel on technical financial and accounting matters (e.g. accounting for stock compensation, income taxes, derivatives, acquisitions and divestitures, foreign currency transactions, revenue recognition, leases) Participating in accounting and reporting of highly technical areas (e.g., impairment reviews etc.) Assisting in projects relating to M&A activity, accounting and reporting as they become necessary Developing and updating accounting policies Working with external auditors to provide support for financial statement disclosures and goodwill impairment test results. Taking primary responsibility on special projects related to reporting issues, budgets and other issues as they arise Managing and reviewing the XBRL compliance and filing process Working with the external printers in the SEC filing process (coordination of timetables, review of changes submitted, formatting review, etc.) Experience: Bachelor's degree in Accounting. CPA certificate. Considerable or 100% Big 4 public accounting experience with emphasis on SEC engagements strongly preferred. Minimum of four years of experience, preferably five. Strong technical accounting and research skills, along with the ability and desire to use these skills to think creatively to assist in structuring transactions while ensuring the company’s accounting treatment is in accordance with GAAP. Very strong communication skills, both written and verbal (including public speaking skills). Ability to effectively manage, continuously reprioritize and timely address multiple projects and competing priorities. Effectively operate in a fast-paced, complex, highly matrixed organization. Detail oriented. Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills. Ability to work efficiently and achieve results, while maintaining high quality. Excellent analytical, teamwork, customer service and leadership skills. To know more or discuss regarding this opportunity, please contact: Ujjwal Mane 973-805-7557 ujjwal.mane(at) About Collabera Collabera is ranked amongst the top 10 Information Technology (IT) staffing firms in the U.S., with more than $525 million in sales revenue and a global presence that represents approximately 12,000+ professionals across North America (U.S., Canada), Asia Pacific (India, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia), and Europe (Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, United Kingdom). We support our clients with a strong recruitment model and a sincere commitment to their success, which is why more than 75% of our clients rank us amongst their top three staffing suppliers. Not only are we committed to meeting and exceeding our customer’s needs, but also are committed to our employees’ satisfaction as well. We believe our employees are the cornerstone of our success and we make every effort to ensure their satisfaction throughout their tenure with Collabera. As a result of these efforts, we have been recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) as the “Best Staffing Firm to Work For” for five consecutive years since 2012. Collabera has over 50 offices across the globe with a presence in ten countries and provides staff augmentation, managed services and direct placement services to global 2000 corporations. For consultants and employees, Collabera offers an enriching experience that promotes career growth and lifelong learning. 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