Manager, External Financial Reporting - Benefits & Technical Accounting
Manager, External Financial Reporting - Benefits & Technical Accounting
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$ 71000 - 128000
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Pay is based on several factors which vary based on include labor markets and in some instancesmay include education work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay Target cares about and invests in you as a team member so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs which may include medical vision dental life insurance and more to help you and your family take care of your whole benefits for eligible team members include 401(k) employee discount short term disability long term disability paid sick leave paid national holidays and paid competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at us:
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.
Right on pace with Targets distinctive retail brand Target Finance and Accounting are transforming for the better. As so much more than a behind-the-scenes number-cruncher you will be a truly collaborative partner with a seat at the table. Youll bring your unique point of view experience and passion for the work to your team and internal clients. Within Accounting youll enjoy the interesting challenges of the competitive retail space and youll have a 360-degree impactrather than on just one part of the business. Youll see your contributions come to life in virtually every area of this dynamic enterprise. And youll grow and be challenged in your career while having a healthy balance with life outside of work.
As a Manager in External Financial Reporting (EFR) youll play a key role in delivering high-quality external reporting and providing expert technical accounting guidance. Youll partner across the organizationincluding with HR Finance Legal and external advisorsto support strategic initiatives ensure compliance and enable accurate and timely reporting.
In this role youll lead accounting and reporting for retirement and other benefit plans working closely with external actuaries and service providers. Youll also support the broader EFR team by evaluating new business activities supporting SEC reporting and driving continuous improvement.
Core Responsibilities:
Provide technical accounting guidance and ensure accurate external financial reporting
Lead accounting for retirement and other benefit plans including financial statement preparation and external audits
Manage monthly close processes analytics forecasts and reporting related to benefits
Collaborate with business partners to assess accounting implications of new initiatives
Partner with external auditors actuaries and service providers as well as internal business partners to deliver timely and accurate benefit plan reporting
Support EFR initiatives including SEC reporting and technical accounting memos
Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities
Take ownership of projects and drive them forward independently while engaging leaders and peers for support guidance and alignment as needed in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
About You:
Bachelors degree in Accounting; CPA required
Minimum of 4-6 years of relevant experience (public accounting financial reporting or technical accounting)
Deep understanding of US GAAP and SOX requirements
Proven ability to build relationships and influence across functions
Strong critical thinking professional judgment and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to lead projects and drive process improvements
Strong technical and analytical aptitude
This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Targets needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team members core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually depending upon what your role team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Click here if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.
Benefits Eligibility
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Full-Time
