Corporate Accounting Manager

Title: Corporate Accounting ManagerLocation: Chicago, ILDuration: 06+ MonthsShift & Timing: Regular Business Hours Pay Range: $64.62/HourJob Description:The Manager of Accounting and External Reporting is responsible for managing elements of the monthly accounting close process, driving conclusions on technical accounting positions, managing external reporting disclosures and the implementation of process change projects.The role requires excellent communication and personal interaction with both external auditors and the regional business teams to drive accounting treatment decisions and manage system implementation projects.The role will lead projects to improve closing efficiencies as well as other technical accounting responsibilities and implementation efforts on new accounting guidance.The role will oversee assigned month-end closing processes such as pensions, intangibles, investments, equity, leases, debt, accounting for the MDLZ foundation or other complex accounting topics. The role will manage compliance with our internal control framework and address accounting issues with the external auditor team (both US and international).As required, the role will be responsible to interpret company policy on transactions for Corporate and Regional teams. This person will be responsible for preparing and reviewing various sections of the Company’s SEC reports and disclosures.Responsibilities:Manage elements of monthly and quarterly close reporting process specifically related to equity accounting and leases.Implementation of accounting policies for the global corporation as required by new accounting standards (US GAAP); interpretation and clarification of policies for Regional teams as transactions arise.Responsible to present the company's position to the external auditor and on various accounting treatments.Document and implement changes to internal control requirements related to system changes and organization changes.Assist in the preparation and review of company’s quarterly and annual SEC filingsCoordinate and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholdersIdentify opportunities for continuous improvement of accounting processes and systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy and compliance to relevant guidelines.Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree is required, CPA is a plusMinimum of 5 or more years of experience in Accounting rolesExperience in a multinational company is idealExperience with general ledger systems (SAP), and responsibility for monthly closesExperience with internal control design and SOX reportingHyperion and SAP experience is strongly preferredExtremely systems savvy with exceptional Excel skills 5-7 years of experience, bachelors degree in business, accounting, finance. SAP experience. Equity accounting. Reporting for SACIf you are not interested in looking at new opportunities at this time I fully understand. I would in that case be appreciative of any referrals you could provide from your network of friends and colleagues in the industry. We do offer a referral bonus that I’d be happy to extend to you if they turn out to be a great fit for my client.Thank you for your time and for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.