Title:  Manager - Technical Accounting

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Manager - Technical Accounting:

The Manager of Technical Accounting is a key role and member within the Corporate Controller’s group that supports the technical accounting and research activities, inclusive of treasury transactions & other primarily corporate activities. This position is primarily responsible for advising, reviewing, and concluding upon technical accounting matters to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring controls rigor is applied to complex business transactions. This role is designed as an individual contributor that will collaborate directly with the business and larger Controllership team on technical accounting and policy issues. This position reports to the Senior Manager – Technical Accounting.

This is an existing role within the Windsor Controllership organization and will be expected to maintain and improve upon existing processes & polices.   

This role is designated as a hybrid working arrangement with an ability to work from home and also to periodically travel to any of our domestic finance offices, including our Downers Grove, IL Corporate headquarters.

What You'll Do:

• Advisor to the organization on technical accounting concepts and accounting policy application & best practices.
• Perform professional accounting research on accounting matters raised by management or the field.
• Work closely with the business to review new/revised contracts, or other source materials, to conclude upon the proper accounting treatment in accordance with professional accounting standards.
• Responsible for accounting conclusions regarding new, unusual, or nonroutine business transactions; including coordination with field/finance personnel, transaction source material analysis, professional accounting research, and memo/source documentation of accounting conclusions.
• Prepare source materials and accounting memos to support technical accounting conclusions.
• Responsible for the preparation of select financial statements (e.g., Statement of Cash Flows) and other areas requiring technical expertise to support quarterly & annual external financial reporting and debt compliance requirements.
• Responsible for collaborating with the external reporting team regarding new and/or enhanced financial presentation & disclosure requirements due to unique/unusual business transactions.
• Assist in reviews of external filings to provide policy viewpoints and technical accounting support.
• Direct and guide the Company’s local accounting and financial reporting team’s regarding compliance with accounting/finance policies, external reporting requirements, and overall adherence with U.S. GAAP. 
• Provide guidance to international operations related to local / U.S. GAAP conversion and other technical matters.
• Collaborate with business unit and corporate departments to ensure routine and nonroutine financial results are complete and accurate.
• Partner with internal/external stakeholders, including auditors, and other functional areas within the Company regarding unique transactions, evolving accounting rules & regulations, and process improvements.
• Aid in the adoption and implementation of ASU’s, including tracking standard setter updates and potential impacts to the Company, review new accounting pronouncement and perform assessments to determining the accounting, policy, and external reporting & disclosure impacts. 
• Involved in special projects across the Company, as needed.
• Ensure existing financial policies are clear, accurate, and current with respect to U.S. GAAP requirements.
• Partner with policy owners to develop, implement, and operationalize new financial policies.
• Facilitate global training webinars on accounting policies and procedures as a technical accounting subject matter expert.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting
• CPA required, with maintenance of minimum CPEs
• 5+ years accounting experience
• Public company experience preferred, either through direct work experience or audit
• Big 4 public accounting experience preferred
• Strong technical accounting (U.S. GAAP) and SEC regulation & reporting knowledge
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational / project management skills
• Strong orientation toward customer service approach and to foster relationships with cross functional business partners
• Ability to prioritize, plan, organize and meet deadlines
• Possess strong, self-starter, work ethic and commitment to completing responsibilities in a deadline driven environment
• Solid understanding of internal controls, policy and procedure adherence
• Ability to understand and interpret legal documents (e.g., customer contracts, credit agreements)
• Ability to think critically with strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with various levels of operational and corporate management teams
• Ability to influence people and processes without direct responsibility
• Able to use Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and advanced skill using Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with modern Corporate Performance Management toolsets, especially technology platforms such as OneStream, Workiva and Blackline are preferred as well as Big 4 accounting research tools
• Positive attitude and personality

Pay & Benefits:

• Pay Rate: $116,600 - $175,000; actual pay may be subject to geography and experience
• Benefits: https://careers.univarsolutions.com/Default/content/Benefits/?locale=en_US

What You Can Expect:

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more.  Our global team of more than 10,000 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe! 

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion.  Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry. 

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.

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