Senior Manager, Technical Accounting

at UL, LLC in Northbrook, Illinois, United States

Job Description

This role is hybrid on-site (3) days a week at our Northbrook or Chicago office

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Manager, Technical Accounting, to join our dynamic team reporting to the Director, Technical Accounting. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with accounting standards, driving financial accuracy and providing strategic guidance on complex accounting matters. The ideal candidate will have extensive technical accounting experience, a strong leadership presence and a passion for cross-functional collaboration. This is a high-visibility role which offers significant individual responsibility and the opportunity to influence decision-making at an industry-leading organization.

+ Conducts thorough technical accounting research and analysis on complex accounting issues, including preparing detailed memos and other documentation. Presents conclusions to senior leadership as needed, influencing strategic decision-making within the organization

+ Develops accounting policies and works with various teams to ensure consistent application and adherence to US GAAP

+ Owns purchase accounting activities related to the company’s acquisitions, including valuation of intangible assets, as well as accounting considerations related to divestitures

+ Stays informed of emerging accounting trends, regulations, and best practices to proactively address potential impacts to the organization

+ Leads internal trainings to educate participants and upskill the organization on the company’s accounting policies, as well as emerging topics and regulatory developments

+ Builds relationships and collaborates with cross-functional areas, including corporate accounting, business leads, FP&A, legal, IT and human resources, to assess and address accounting implications of business transactions and initiatives

+ Provides assistance to external auditors as needed throughout the year

+ Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement in areas of responsibility

+ Leads or is a key participant in special projects, such as implementation of new accounting standards and other strategic initiatives, as required

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+ Bachelor’s degree in accounting; US CPA required

+ 8+ years of progressive experience in technical accounting, with a deep understanding of US GAAP. Big four experience is strongly desired

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and make informed decisions

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a proven ability to interact effectively with senior management and external auditors

+ Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

+ Highly organized, accurate and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage numerous deliverables simultaneously with a sense of urgency

+ Strong proficiency in Excel is a plus

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions transforms safety, security, and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 100 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth.

The UL Certification Marks serve as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflect an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission.

We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future.

From the adoption of electrification to the enablement of 5G and new mobility, we collectively look toward new frontiers, working for a safer world.? Our science is your advantage.

Mission: Working for a safer world

UL LLC has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To assure full implementation of this equal employment policy, we will take steps to assure that:

Persons are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, color, age, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, religion, creed, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, marital or familial status, or any other protected category under applicable law.