NielsenIQ

Finance

Manager,CorporateAccounting

$99–125k Illinois, IL, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Manager, Corporate Accounting at NielsenIQ. Skills: Corporate Accounting, US GAAP, IFRS, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Team Management. Overseeing the day-to-day operations of our corporate accounting function. Ensuring compliance with accounting standards”

What You'll Achieve.

Timely and accurate reporting; Ensure accuracy of journal entries; Ensure compliance with U. S. GAAP and internal corporate accounting policies; Support timely preparation of support underlying footnotes

Industry & Context.

Finance
Problems you'll solve

Analytical thinking; Proactive approach to problem-solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field, Certified Public Accountant, or actively pursuing professional licensure, Minimum of 4-6 years of relevant experience in public accounting or within a medium to large international organization, Experience with US GAAP accounting, administration and analyses and SOX-compliant controls for multinational companies transacting in multiple currencies

Nice to Have

Big 4 public accounting experience, Familiarity with lease accounting and related tools (Costar, Nakisa), Experience with ERP and consolidation systems, preferably SAP or OneStream

What You'll Do.

Overseeing the day-to-day operations of our corporate accounting function, Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, Managing monthly / quarterly / annual close processes, Supporting complex accounting areas, Lead monthly, quarterly and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting, Oversee general ledger functions and ensure the accuracy of journal entries, Review and oversight of key complex US GAAP and IFRS technical accounting topics such as share-based compensation, leases, pensions and derivatives, Review and approve account reconciliations and supporting documentation for individual general ledger accounts, Develop and implement efficient accounting processes and internal controls, Ensure compliance with U.

GAAP and internal corporate accounting policies, Monitor changes in accounting standards and assess the impact on the company, Manage and mentor a team of hub accountants, providing training, guidance and performance feedback, Support the timely preparation of support underlying footnotes included in periodic financial statements that are filed with the SEC (e.

, Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), Investigate and resolve complex business partner inquiries, accounting deviations and other data anomalies, Prepare and review key accounting records in compliance with accounting policies, guidelines and industry best practices, Contribute to process-improvement initiatives (e.

, ERP enhancements) by leveraging technology that could automate or speed up internal processes.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e. g. , Real Estate, Legal and Treasury) to conduct analyses; Skilled at building relationships and working cross-functionally with various departments and levels of management

Communication Scope

Excellent verbal and written communication capable of engaging professionally across all levels

Process & Methodology

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a deadline-driven environment, with organizational and time management skills

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