We are Mead Johnson Nutrition — a global leader in infant and children's nutrition.

We are best known for our Enfamil® and Enfalac® families of infant formulas as well as for our regional children's nutritional products, including Enfagrow®, Enfapro®, Enfakid®, EnfaSchool®, and Sustagen® in Asia, and Choco Milk® and Cal-C-Tose® in Mexico and Latin America.

Our company was founded more than 100 years ago — and has been committed from its very beginning to earning the trust of parents and health care professionals by offering scientific evidence of the benefits of our products.

That commitment, driven by the pride and passion of our workforce of approximately 5,300 people, is evident today throughout the world. We manufacture and market more than 70 products in over 50 countries in North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, and we operate major manufacturing facilities in every region where we conduct business.

Manager, Technical Accounting


This position will be responsible for the company’s technical accounting activities. The position will be based in Glenview-Chicago and will report to the Associate Director, External Reporting. This position will be the subject matter expert for technical accounting matters; specific responsibilities will include:
 
  • Maintain, evaluate and document corporate accounting policies.
  • Research, resolve and document technical accounting matters (GAAP, IFRS, SEC).
  • Lead our Global Technical Accounting Network.
  • Communicate with executive management on technical accounting issues.
  • Monitor the activities of accounting standard setting bodies and evaluate the effect on the company.
  • Support external reporting activities including SEC filings.



This role requires an energetic finance leader with strong technical accounting skills. The successful candidate must be comfortable and confident dealing with all levels within the organization.
 
  • BS/BA Accounting or Finance, and CPA required.
  • MBA or MAcc strongly preferred
  • Minimum 6-8 years of combined public/private experience including SEC registrants.
  • Technical accounting research experience.
  • Expert technical skills in GAAP and SEC Rules and Regulations
  • Experience working within a global organization.
  • Strong communication skills – both oral and written
  • Ability to work independently, analyze and solve problems, and learn quickly.
  • A person of the highest personal integrity, and holds others to the same standard without exception.

Skills : Accounting -> Cash Management, Financial Analysis, Finance Management, Accounting Management

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Job Information
  • Location:
    Glenview, IL 60026
  • Job Status/Type:
    Full Time
  • Job Category:
    Accounting/Finance/Insurance
  • Occupations:
    Corporate Finance
    General/Other: Accounting/Finance
    Corporate Accounting
  • Industry:
    Accounting and Auditing Services
  • Work Experience:
    5+ to 7 Years
  • Education:
    Bachelor's Degree
Contact Information
  • Reference Code:
    710