Sr. Manager, Corporate Accounting & Financial Reporting

Job Category: Finance

Requisition Number: SRMAN
001729

• Posted :
  August 21, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

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Chicago - Merchandise Mart
Blommer Chocolate Company (Headquarters)
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza
Suite 626
Chicago, IL , USA

Blommer has been providing delicious, high-quality chocolate and cocoa products to customers since 1939. Built as a family business, we are continuing to grow and are looking for motivated and reliable associates to help in our mission of Bringing Chocolate to Life!

• Lead the preparation, review and filing of federal, state, and local tax returns ensuring full compliance with applicable regulations.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors and auditors on tax-related matters.
• Work closely with tax specialists to provide support and request to complete federal and state tax returns as well as tax provisions.
• Review tax returns and provision prepared by tax specialists for accuracy and reasonableness
• Ensure timely preparation and filing of local tax filing and monitor dues (ex. business license, franchise etc.)
• Identify, evaluate, and implement tax planning opportunities to optimize the company's tax position and mitigate tax risks.
• Lead ad-hoc tax compliance projects as needed
• Lead the preparation and issuance of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS
• Ensure timely and accurate consolidation of financial results across business units
• Prepare the financial statements and footnote disclosure in accordance with US GAAP
• Serve as the primary coordinator for external audits and coordinate with auditors to provide required documentation.
• Lead adequate communication among plants, group companies and external parties (ex. external auditors), properly manage a schedule and requests in order to issue the reporting package and the financial statements in a timely manner
• Perform and present financial analyses to support management decision-making and strategic initiatives.
• Work closely with plants to provide adequate and timely support to the Internal Control team to issue the internal control audit report in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with all accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements.

• Oversee Corporate general ledger activities, account reconciliations, and month-end and quarter-end close processes.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Monitor compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness within the accounting function.

• Lead, develop, and mentor accounting personnel by providing guidance and performance feedback.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial and tax data flow.
• Provide on-the-job training on new accounting guidance and instructions from the Parent company

• Partner with the Controller, Director of Finance, and finance leadership team to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Provide financial insights, recommendations, and analysis to support strategic business decisions.
• Lead initiatives to improve accounting processes, reporting capabilities, and financial governance across the organization.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts that enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and accuracy of accounting operations and broader finance processes.
• Support special projects, business transformation initiatives, and other strategic priorities as assigned.

Note:

The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position

• General office environment with majority of time using computer
• Work in the office at least three times a week (subject to change)

• Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and code of conduct

• Adequately plan the workload and schedule to ensure all reporting deadlines are met
• Manage to handle last minute and urgent reporting requests
• Manage product operation with a high set of standards to produce consistent, quality-driven results
• Ensures work hours and schedules, timely attendance, and notice requirements for absences or lateness are met
• Promote a positive attitude and a sense of curiosity in learning new roles and responsibilities
• Proactively seek…