Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

Target Brands, Inc.

$73K — $132K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA required
  • 4-6+ years of relevant experience in public accounting, technical accounting, SEC reporting, or financial reporting
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control concepts
  • Ability to analyze complex accounting matters and communicate technical conclusions
  • Proven success in building collaborative relationships and influencing partners
  • Experience in leading projects and improving processes in deadline-driven environments
  • Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and continuous improvement mindset

Responsibilities

  • Own accounting and external reporting for employee benefit plans
  • Lead SEC disclosures for pension and benefit plans
  • Research complex accounting issues and prepare supporting memoranda
  • Partner with various departments to evaluate accounting implications
  • Manage monthly and quarterly accounting processes related to benefits
  • Build relationships with external auditors and internal partners for compliance
  • Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, and dental insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company contributions
  • Employee discount program
  • Short and long-term disability benefits
  • Paid sick leave and vacation time
  • Paid national holidays
  • Investments in employee well-being and financial security
Full Job Description
The pay range is $73,000.00 - $132,000.00

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may 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 selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at .

As a Manager in Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting, you'll combine technical accounting expertise with meaningful business partnership. You'll own accounting and external reporting for Target's retirement and other benefit plans while partnering across the enterprise to evaluate new business initiatives, implement new accounting standards, and support SEC reporting. This role offers the opportunity to apply your technical accounting expertise across a broad range of complex accounting topics while making a direct impact on the financial reporting of a Fortune 50 company.

You'll work closely with teams across HR, Finance, Treasury, Legal, Tax, and external advisors, including actuaries and auditors, to deliver accurate, transparent, and timely financial reporting. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, sound professional judgment, and the ability to navigate complex accounting issues while building trusted partnerships across the organization.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Own accounting and external reporting for Target's retirement, deferred compensation, and other employee benefit plans, including annual benefit plan financial statements, Form 5500 filings, and related audits.
  • Lead quarterly and annual SEC disclosures for pension, defined contribution, and other benefit plans.
  • Research complex accounting issues, develop technical accounting positions, and prepare accounting memoranda supporting new business initiatives, unusual transactions, and the adoption of new accounting standards.
  • Partner with HR, Treasury, Tax, Legal, Finance, other internal partners, and external advisors to evaluate accounting implications of strategic initiatives and ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Manage monthly and quarterly accounting processes and financial analysis related to employee benefit programs.
  • Build strong relationships with external auditors, actuaries, benefit plan administrators, and internal business partners to support timely, high-quality financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
  • Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and strengthen accounting and reporting processes while enhancing internal controls.
  • Lead projects from inception through implementation, balancing multiple priorities in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

About You:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA required
  • 4-6+ years of relevant experience in public accounting, technical accounting, SEC reporting, or financial reporting.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control concepts, with experience researching and applying accounting guidance.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze complex accounting matters, exercise sound professional judgment, and communicate technical conclusions clearly to a variety of audiences.
  • Proven success building collaborative relationships and influencing cross-functional partners.
  • Experience leading projects, improving processes, and driving results in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Intellectual curiosity, a continuous improvement mindset, and a desire to broaden technical accounting expertise across a wide range of business topics.

Benefits Eligibility

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