Manager, External Financial Reporting - Benefits & Technical Accounting

The pay range is $71,000.00 - $128,000.00

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 External Financial Reporting (EFR), you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality external reporting and providing expert technical accounting guidance. You’ll partner across the organization—including with HR, Finance, Legal, and external advisors—to support strategic initiatives, ensure compliance, and enable accurate and timely reporting.

In this role, you'll lead accounting and reporting for retirement and other benefit plans, working closely with external actuaries and service providers. You'll also support the broader EFR team by evaluating new business activities, supporting SEC reporting, and driving continuous improvement.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide technical accounting guidance and ensure accurate external financial reporting
• Lead accounting for retirement and other benefit plans, including financial statement preparation and external audits
• Manage monthly close processes, analytics, forecasts, and reporting related to benefits
• Collaborate with business partners to assess accounting implications of new initiatives
• Partner with external auditors, actuaries and service providers, as well as internal business partners, to deliver timely and accurate benefit plan reporting
• Support EFR initiatives, including SEC reporting and technical accounting memos
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities
• Take ownership of projects and drive them forward independently, while engaging leaders and peers for support, guidance, and alignment as needed in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  
  

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA required
• Minimum of 4-6 years of relevant experience (public accounting, financial reporting, or technical accounting)
• Deep understanding of US GAAP and SOX requirements
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence across functions
• Strong critical thinking, professional judgment, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and drive process improvements
• Strong technical and analytical aptitude
  
  

This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Click here if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.

Benefits Eligibility

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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].