Financial Reporting & Consolidations Manager

Since 1952, Lawson Products has worked hard to make our customers' jobs easier by improving their operational efficiency, productivity and overall performance.

As a leader in the MRO industry, we partner with customers to make sure they have the right maintenance and repair parts on hand when needed.

We’re looking for an experienced Financial Reporting and Consolidations Manager responsible for supporting the Company’s external financial reporting function.

This role will direct the planning and implementation of new processes and will ensure business results are achieved by translating company strategies into functional priorities and executable action plans.

Our corporate headquarters is located in Chicago, IL. Employees work two days in the corporate office and can work remotely the remaining three days of the workweek.

We offer 401(k) plus vision, dental and medical benefits, as well as a paid holiday and PTO package. Responsibilities :

• External Reporting Responsibilities
• Prepares the corporation’s external financial statements, including quarterly 10-Q and annual Form 10-K filings, including MD&A, financial statements and footnotes.
• Analyzes new accounting standards and reporting guidance issued by FASB, SEC, EITF and other standard setting bodies to determine implication on financial operations and reporting.
• Initiates and develops the Company’s efforts to submit SEC Filings in XBRL.
• Supports the Company’s quarterly earnings release and other press releases.
• Reviews the preparation of the Company’s annual proxy statement.
• Works as part of a team to prepare the Company’s Annual Report.
• Internal Reporting Responsibilities
• Develops technical accounting policies and procedures and ensures compliance among the operating segments.
• Manages the financial statement (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow) consolidation process.
• Manages the preparation of internal monthly executive management financial reports.
• Assists in the preparation of presentations for investors and Board of Directors.
• Works with external auditors during the audit process and as issues arise.
• Tracks, analyzes and reports on the Company’s competition’s financial results.
• Supports due diligence and accounting / finance integration efforts with acquisitions.
• Assists in special projects / ad hoc analysis as required.
• Other Accounting Duties
• Supports the Company’s acquisition initiative through performance of due diligence, participation on acquisition teams and development and implementation of accounting processes for acquired companies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, MBA or Master’s in Accounting preferred, with at least 7 years of relevant experience including a combination of public accounting experience and corporate financial accounting and reporting experience in a medium to large size corporation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. CPA required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and prior experience with drafting SEC reporting documents required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with multiple groups and negotiate competing priorities
• Well-developed project management skills to facilitate the quarterly close process
• Exceptional service orientation
• Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively and efficiently under pressure
• Experience with Workiva and SAP / BPC preferred

Lawson Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.