Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

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55445, Minneapolis, MN, USA
In-Office
73K-132K Annually
Mid level
eCommerce • Other • Retail
The Role
Lead accounting and external reporting for employee benefit plans, support SEC disclosures, research and document complex technical accounting issues, partner with cross-functional teams and external advisors, manage accounting processes and audits, and drive process improvements and projects to strengthen controls and reporting.
Summary Generated by Built In
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 https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

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 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

Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_D

Americans 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 [email protected]. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.  

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting
  • CPA
  • 4-6+ years relevant experience in public accounting, technical accounting, SEC reporting, or financial reporting
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control concepts
  • Experience researching and applying accounting guidance and preparing accounting memoranda
  • Experience leading quarterly and annual SEC disclosures and benefit plan reporting
  • Proven ability to build collaborative relationships and influence cross-functional partners
  • Experience leading projects, improving processes, and driving results in a deadline-driven environment

Target Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Target and has not been reviewed or approved by Target.

  • Healthcare Strength Health benefits are accessible to hourly team members at relatively low hour thresholds and include no‑cost, 24/7 virtual medical care and expanded mental‑health support. This breadth is positioned as a relative strength compared to typical retail offerings.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs include a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match with immediate vesting and options like Roth 401(k) and stock purchase. These features strengthen long‑term savings for a wide range of roles.
  • Parental & Family Support Family support includes paid family leave, backup care, and reimbursements for adoption and surrogacy. These resources complement paid time off and holidays for eligible team members.

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The Company
HQ: Minneapolis, MN
172,344 Employees

What We Do

Target is an American retailing company providing access to a wide selection of products such as furniture, electronics, toys, and more. Target is one of the world’s most recognized brands and one of America’s leading retailers. We make Target our guests’ preferred shopping destination by offering outstanding value, inspiration, innovation and an exceptional guest experience that no other retailer can deliver. Target is committed to responsible corporate citizenship, ethical business practices, environmental stewardship and generous community support. Since 1946, we have given 5 percent of our profits back to our communities. Our goal is to work as one team to fulfill our unique brand promise to our guests, wherever and whenever they choose to shop.

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