Sr Manager, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

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Salary We're Not Just in the Packaging Business–We're in the "Wow" Business Pregis is Hiring! Why Join Pregis? Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you.

Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA. Senior Manager – Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

Job Location Chicago, IL

Job Summary Role will report directly into the Chief Accounting Officer and be responsible for owning all technical accounting and accounting policy matters for the Company, including but not limited to debt modifications/refinancings, goodwill impairment analyses, and revenue recognition. The role will lead the preparation of the quarterly financial reporting to lenders and annual U.S. GAAP financial statements. The role will also coordinate the preparation of the annual tax provision and annual tax compliance filings with third-party tax providers and assist with other controllership activities as required.

In addition to reporting to the CAO, the role will have direct interactions with the global CFO, segment CFOs, and business unit finance directors. Individual will also work cross-functionally with FP&A and Treasury.

Responsibilities Technical Accounting:
Perform technical accounting research and analysis related to complex transactions and other arrangements. Such transactions may include:
Debt modifications/refinancings Segment and reporting unit analyses Annual goodwill impairment testing Long-lived asset impairments Business combinations Lease accounting Technical conclusions Accounting process(es) Revenue recognition Fixed asset accounting Inventory accounting Lead the Company’s adoption of new accounting standards, as necessary Financial Reporting Lead preparation of the quarterly financial statements to lenders, including balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows Lead preparation of the annual audited financial statements, ensuring disclosures are complete and accurate in accordance with US GAAP disclosure requirements Ensure complex transactions (debt refinancings, acquisitions, etc.)

are appropriately reflected and disclosed Accounting Policies and Controls:
Lead project to update the Company’s accounting policies and procedures, including education/training related to changes in policy Owner and reviewer of quarterly certification questionnaires Tax:
Oversee the Company’s annual tax provision process Own relationship with 3 rd party tax provision provider Manage PBC process to ensure timely completion of annual tax provision Serve as liaison between 3 rd party tax provision provider and external auditors/tax compliance providers Oversee the Company’s overall global tax compliance Own relationship with 3 rd party tax compliance providers (both domestic and international) Manage PBC process with 3 rd party provider(s) Review output from 3 rd party providers to ensure accurate filings Follow-up with relevant taxing authorities (federal, state, etc.)

and ensure timely resolution of tax notices/issues Oversee/manage the completion of annual transfer pricing studies with 3 rd party provider Ensure timely and accurate quarterly tax payments Oversee the quarterly cash tax forecast with 3 rd party provider Assist in providing guidance on tax implications of proposed business…