Sr Manager, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

Senior Manager – Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

Job Location

Chicago, IL

Job Summary

Role will report directly into the Chief Accounting Officer and be responsible for owning all technical accounting and accounting policy matters for the Company, including but not limited to debt modifications/refinancings, goodwill impairment analyses, and revenue recognition. The role will lead the preparation of the quarterly financial reporting to lenders and annual U.S. GAAP financial statements.  The role will also coordinate the preparation of the annual tax provision and annual tax compliance filings with third-party tax providers and assist with other controllership activities as required.  In addition to reporting to the CAO, the role will have direct interactions with the global CFO, segment CFOs, and business unit finance directors. Individual will also work cross-functionally with FP&A and Treasury.Responsibilities

Technical Accounting:

Perform technical accounting research and analysis related to complex transactions and other arrangements.  Such transactions may include:

Debt modifications/refinancings

Segment and reporting unit analyses

Annual goodwill impairment testing

Long-lived asset impairments

Business combinations

Lease accounting

Technical conclusions

Accounting process(es)

Revenue recognition

Fixed asset accounting

Inventory accounting

Lead the Company’s adoption of new accounting standards, as necessary

Financial Reporting

Lead preparation of the quarterly financial statements to lenders, including balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows

Lead preparation of the annual audited financial statements, ensuring disclosures are complete and accurate in accordance with US GAAP disclosure requirements

Ensure complex transactions (debt refinancings, acquisitions, etc.) are appropriately reflected and disclosed

Accounting Policies and Controls:

Lead project to update the Company’s accounting policies and procedures, including education/training related to changes in policy

Owner and reviewer of quarterly certification questionnaires

Tax:

Oversee the Company’s annual tax provision process

Own relationship with 3rd party tax provision provider

Manage PBC process to ensure timely completion of annual tax provision

Serve as liaison between 3rd party tax provision provider and external auditors/tax compliance providers

Oversee the Company’s overall global tax compliance

Own relationship with 3rd party tax compliance providers (both domestic and international)

Manage PBC process with 3rd party provider(s)

Review output from 3rd party providers to ensure accurate filings

Follow-up with relevant taxing authorities (federal, state, etc.) and ensure timely resolution of tax notices/issues

Oversee/manage the completion of annual transfer pricing studies with 3rd party provider

Ensure timely and accurate quarterly tax payments

Oversee the quarterly cash tax forecast with 3rd party provider

Assist in providing guidance on tax implications of proposed business transactions                                                               

Other:

Ad hoc involvement in sale process and/or mergers and acquisitions, including:

Due diligence

Accounting integration

Purchase accounting

Support various aspects of the year-end audit, including but not limited to:

Coordination of annual physical inventory counts with external auditors

Align with external auditors on accounting treatment for unusual transactions

Assist in month-end close activities as required (review account reconciliations, review journal entries, etc.)

Other special projects as required

Skills and Abilities

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP technical accounting matters and ability to perform technical accounting research in areas such as goodwill, leases, revenue recognition, and business combinations

High-level understanding of U.S. tax compliance requirements and ASC 740 tax accounting

Exposure to PCAOB audit requirements a plus

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Strong analytical and organizational skills

Deadline driven with keen attention to details

Ability to work independently to solve problems

Experience

5 – 8 years of public accounting or commensurate industry experience

CPA a must

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Pregis’s total compensation package. Compensation also includes a competitive benefits package and may also include bonuses, and other on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is estimated to be $130,000 to $155,000.