COMPANY INFORMATION:  Large, publicly-traded manufacturing company serving a range of market segments (domestic and international) including business, institutional and consumer.  Located in northern suburb.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides analysis and implications of new and existing accounting / reporting guidance issued by FASB, SEC, EITF, etc. and the impacts to internal financial operations and external reporting to management.
• Collaborates in preparation of internal management reporting as related to the quarterly filings.
• Acts as a consultant on new strategy initiatives to ensure understanding and execution of the proper accounting and reporting.
• Keeps up to date on all material business changes and developments for correct reflection in the financial statements.
• Assists in SOX 404 compliance initiative.
• Prepares the SEC filings on Forms 10-Q and 10-K, updates the company’s accounting policies and coordination of the external auditor’s quarterly reviews and annual audits.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS degree in Accounting, required -- CPA preferred
• 4-6 years experience in public accounting and/or SEC reporting.  Big 4, a plus.
• Experience in financial statement preparation and coordination of external audits for a multiple location accounting organization
• Excellent organizational skills, self-motivated, able to work independently and in a team
• Identify reporting control weaknesses and provide corrective guidance
• Clear and effective oral and written communication skills are crucial
• Ability to interface and present ideas to senior level management
• Strong technical skills in Excel, Oracle and/or SAP or similar ERP system
• Good facilitation and consensus building skills across all areas of the organization

Work-Life Balance Emphasized -- Competitive Compensation Package