Morningstar US | Senior Manager, Financial Reporting

Responsibilities

• As the Senior Manager – Financial Reporting, you will be responsible for all aspects of financial reporting, including Morningstar`s global consolidated financial statements, SEC filings, earnings releases, management reports, and board reports.
• This role also has responsibility for the oversight of the accounting for our stock compensation programs and lease accounting.
• This is a full-time position and is based in our Chicago office.
• Manage the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements ensuing compliance with U.S.
• Assist in researching and resolving complex financial reporting issues and significant, complex, and/or unusual transactions to ensure proper application of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Develop and maintain accounting and financial reporting-related policies and procedures.
• Ensure continued compliance with internal audit and SOX requirements and identify process/control enhancements.
• Coordinate with auditors to assist in quarterly and year-end audit procedures, including audit requests.
• Oversee the process to review XBRL tagging with external vendor for 10-Qs and 10-K.
• Manage and lead the Financial Reporting team, ensuring the appropriate team structure, daily motivation and supervision, ongoing performance management, and managing change.
• Manage FCCS application and Global Chart of Accounts.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses for management and auditors, as needed.
• Oversee and review various monthly close activities, including accounting for stock-based compensation, various journal entries, account reconciliations, and cash flow statement review.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8-10 years of accounting experience, including experience with a Big 4 accounting firm and/or related SEC reporting experience at a large, multi-national, publicly-held corporation.
• Big 4 public accounting experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including SEC reporting requirements.
• Ability to multi-task and manage shifting priorities and deadlines, with attention to detail, and an ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent documentation skills to be used in developing audit work papers and completing SOX reviews.
• Knowledge of FCCS financial consolidation software is a plus.
• Working knowledge of XBRL is preferred.
• Strong skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word).

Morningstar US

Morningstar US is an employer hiring in India (sector: BFSI / Investments / Insurance).

Its finance, accounts, audit and tax openings in India are mostly in Chicago and New York.

• Industry: BFSI / Investments / Insurance