Manager - Technical Accounting & External Reporting

Company Description

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry’s most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

Job Description

We're hiring for a Technical Accounting Manager to join our Chicago, IL team. This is a hybrid role with 2 days on-site. 

Job Summary

Participate in projects related to acquisitions, divestitures, technical and emerging accounting areas, reporting, implementation of accounting policies, and other financial reporting issues. On a project basis, perform in-depth evaluations to ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal policy. Work closely with business unit finance leaders as well as external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical research on accounting issues and new accounting standards impacting the reporting process.
• Remain highly current on all accounting pronouncements.
• Assist in the accounting and reporting of acquired and divested businesses.
• Assist in the implementation and ongoing monitoring of new and recent accounting standards.
• Update and prepare accounting policy and process documentation.
• Participate in month-end and quarterly general ledger activities including account analysis, journal entries, and preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare and document information included in quarterly and annual financial reports and other filings.
• Other projects may include purchase accounting, process improvement efforts related to accounting and financial reporting, and preparing documentation supporting accounting conclusions.

Skills

• Proficiency in applying GAAP
• Strong technical and analytical skills; solution-focused
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and a high level of written communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Multi-tasking, managing, and shifting priorities to meet deadlines
• Proven ability to respond within short time constraints and meet deadlines, while maintaining accuracy
• Attention to detail and an ability to work independently

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting required; Masters Degree in Accounting preferred
• CPA preferred
• A minimum of seven (7) years of Accounting experience and proficient in GAAP
• Big 4 accounting experience preferred with current technical accounting research background

Additional Information

The national pay range for this role is $102300 to $166500 / year. The pay range may be slightly lower or higher based on the geographic location of the hired employee. The actual pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. RRD offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, maternity leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans