Manager, Consolidations & SEC Reporting at Lincoln International in Chicago, IL

Job description

Lincoln International, Inc. (NYSE: LCLN) is a trusted investment banking advisor to business owners and senior executives of leading private equity firms and their portfolio companies and to public and privately held companies. Our services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, private funds and capital markets advisory, and valuations and fairness opinions. The global enterprise is comprised of a tightly integrated team of more than 1,400 professionals in more than 30 offices in 14 countries, offering an unobstructed perspective on the global private capital markets, backed by superb execution and a deep commitment to client success. With extensive industry knowledge and relationships, timely market intelligence and strategic insights, we forge deep, productive client relationships that endure for decades. Connect with us to learn more at www.lincolninternational.com . At Lincoln International, we know that the success of our global organization is a direct outcome of the strength of our people. We encourage diversity of thought and create talent density by attracting, retaining and engaging high performers from all demographics, backgrounds and perspectives. We value diversity, equity and inclusion as a catalyst to foster innovation and creative problem solving, access the best candidates and adapt to a highly dynamic, competitive environment. We know that employing a diverse team and valuing the unique perspectives of our people allows us to better understand and serve the needs of our clients. Lincoln International is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage you to read more about our commitment to diversity and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) efforts . Duties & Responsibilities: Lincoln’s Manager, Consolidations and SEC Reporting leads our monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation process and supports the preparation of external financial reporting for our publicly traded, multi-entity, multi-currency organization. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely monthly consolidated financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards, overseeing intercompany accounting and eliminations, supporting statutory reporting coordination, and driving process improvements and systems automation across the global close. This role requires analytical skills, attention to detail, and strong leadership skills to support the company's financial and strategic goals while maintaining accurate financial reports. Key responsibilities include: Consolidation & Close Leadership Support the monthly/quarterly close calendar for consolidation activities; coordinate deliverables across regions and corporate teams. Own the end-to-end global consolidation process, including consolidation journals, eliminations, foreign currency translation, and reporting packages. Report and analyze consolidated financial results, including variance analysis and key drivers by entity/region. Ensure consistent application of accounting policies across all entities and drive standardization of close procedures. Intercompany & Entity Management Oversee intercompany accounting processes, including reconciliation, settlement, and elimination entries. Establish and enforce intercompany governance, including matching procedures, cut-off policies, and documentation standards. Partner with local finance teams to ensure timely and accurate entity reporting and compliance with corporate requirements. SEC and Technical Accounting & Reporting Support the end-to-end preparation, drafting, and filing of Form 10‑Q and 10-K, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to SEC rules, U.S. GAAP, and com