Manager, Accounting Research & Policy
Core
Senior individual contributor acting as the authoritative technical accounting strategist for CME Group, leading research, formulating position papers, and advising on financial implications of transactions.
Role type
Senior IC Manager, Accounting Research & Policy
Builds
Authoritative accounting position papers, SEC filings, corporate accounting policy manuals, and educational frameworks for cross-functional teams.
Domain
Financial Services / Accounting / Regulatory Compliance
Required skills
U.S. GAAP expertise, technical accounting research, SEC reporting, financial statement footnote disclosure, merger/acquisition evaluation, external auditor interaction, regulatory initiative monitoring, policy manual development, change management, presentation delivery, process automation
Preferred skills
IFRS familiarity, Workiva (Wdesk) proficiency, Workday experience, SharePoint usage, financial services industry experience, public accounting experience
Technologies
Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Workiva, Workday, SharePoint
Responsibilities
Lead technical accounting research across routine and complex transactions; formulate executive-ready accounting position papers; advise business units on accounting implications; evaluate financial structures of M&A and strategic investments; author and review financial statement footnote disclosures; direct interactions with external auditors; curate internal research repository; monitor FASB/SEC initiatives and draft comment letters; establish corporate accounting policy manual; deliver educational presentations; champion reporting technology enhancements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
