What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Financial Reporting Advisor position at Brilliant®?
Senior Financial Reporting Advisor – Hybrid (Chicago)
$150,000 to $180,000 Bonus/Benefits
We’re partnering with a leading global organization that is seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Advisor to join its corporate accounting team. This role is ideal for a CPA with strong technical accounting experience who enjoys working on complex transactions, M&A initiatives, and cross-functional projects in a dynamic public company environment. Reporting to senior leadership, this position will play a key part in driving accuracy, compliance, and process improvement across the accounting function.
Perks & Highlights
$150,000 to $180,000 Bonus/Benefits
We’re partnering with a leading global organization that is seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Advisor to join its corporate accounting team. This role is ideal for a CPA with strong technical accounting experience who enjoys working on complex transactions, M&A initiatives, and cross-functional projects in a dynamic public company environment. Reporting to senior leadership, this position will play a key part in driving accuracy, compliance, and process improvement across the accounting function.
Perks & Highlights
- Hybrid schedule with 2 days onsite in downtown Chicago
- Exposure to high-visibility accounting projects and senior leadership
- Collaborative culture focused on learning, growth, and continuous improvement
- Competitive compensation, bonus eligibility, and comprehensive benefits package
- Serve as a key technical accounting resource, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting standards
- Research and prepare technical accounting memos for new, complex, or unusual transactions
- Partner with cross-functional teams to assess accounting, reporting, and internal control impacts of new business initiatives
- Support audit processes for both domestic and international entities, coordinating with external auditors and third-party providers
- Collaborate with corporate accounting and FP&A on M&A-related activity, including journal entries, reconciliations, and audit support
- Monitor investments for cash flow and operational risks, including impairment analysis and related reporting
- Participate in month-end close and help streamline processes through automation and system enhancements
- Contribute to the development and implementation of accounting policies and best practices
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; active CPA required
- 7 years of accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4 or large firm background preferred)
- Strong technical accounting expertise with a deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements
- Experience supporting M&A activity, audit processes, and complex financial reporting
- Excellent communicator with the ability to collaborate across finance, operations, and executive leadership
- Proven self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced and evolving corporate environment