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Financial Reporting Manager

Baker Tilly

Baker Tilly

Accounting & Finance
Chicago, IL, USA · Chicago, IL, USA · Michigan, USA · Milwaukee, WI, USA · Houston, TX, USA · Frisco, TX, USA · Madison, WI, USA
USD 98,230-186,220 / year
Posted on Oct 10, 2025

Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

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Job Description:

We are seeking a Financial Reporting Manager to join Baker Tilly’s Internal Financial Reporting Team. This is a great opportunity for an individual with a proven background in technical accounting, reporting, and financial analysis who is ready to take their career to the next level.

You will gain direct exposure to M&A activity, complex GAAP issues, and executive leadership while helping shape the financial reporting function of a growing firm. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated accounting professional to build deep technical expertise and advance their career.

This role will have significant involvement in technical accounting research (with particular emphasis on ASC 805 and ASC 606), consolidated financial statement preparation, purchase accounting for ongoing mergers, and financial review and analysis.

This position requires a demonstrated ability to apply problem-solving techniques to resolve issues, communicate effectively, work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, and escalate matters to the appropriate stakeholders. The Financial Reporting Manager will also advocate for continuous improvement and embrace change management with specific processes and tools, all in support of a growing and dynamic organization.

Responsibilities:

  • Primary responsibilities

    • Lead the Financial Reporting Team in matters related to business combinations, including purchase accounting under ASC 805.

    • Drive the Company’s application of revenue recognition under ASC 606, advising on appropriate accounting treatment.

    • Serve as the technical accounting manager, researching complex transactions and drafting memos (including ASC 606, 718, 805, and 810).

    • Oversee preparation of consolidated financial statements, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and regulatory requirements.

    • Provide company-wide guidance on financial reporting matters and appropriate GAAP treatment.

  • Other responsibilities

    • Manage month-end close activities journal entries, and reconciliations.

    • Perform financial statement analysis and prepare supporting documentation.

    • Identify and drive operational improvements across finance and reporting processes.

    • Proactively maintain and expand knowledge base in areas of responsibility. Integrate new knowledge and skills into daily work and share with colleagues, as appropriate

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting required

  • CPA license strongly preferred.

  • 5+ years of progressive technical accounting or financial reporting experience, with strong knowledge of ASC 805 and ASC 606.

  • Demonstrated ability to prepare and review technical accounting memos and consolidated financial statement.

  • Strong communication skills and executive presence.

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.

  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.

  • Commitment to continuous learning, confidentiality, and ethical standards.

  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project).

The compensation range for this role is $98,230 to $186,220. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.