Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

The pay range is $73,000.00 - $132,000.00Pay 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 .About us:Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.Right on pace with Target’s distinctive retail brand, Target Finance and Accounting are transforming for the better. As so much more than a behind-the-scenes number-cruncher, you will be a truly collaborative partner with a seat at the table. You’ll bring your unique point of view, experience and passion for the work to your team and internal clients. Within Accounting, you’ll enjoy the interesting challenges of the competitive retail space, and you’ll have a 360-degree impact—rather than on just one part of the business. You’ll see your contributions come to life in virtually every area of this dynamic enterprise. And you’ll grow and be challenged in your career while having a healthy balance with life outside of work.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 required4-6+ 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 EligibilityPlease paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: with Disabilities Act (ADA)In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.  SummaryLocation: 7000 Target Pkwy N,NCD-0375 Brooklyn Park,MN 55445Type: Full time