Manager In External Financial Reporting (EFR)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 reportingLead accounting for retirement and other benefit plans, including financial statement preparation and external auditsManage monthly close processes, analytics, forecasts, and reporting related to benefitsCollaborate with business partners to assess accounting implications of new initiativesPartner with external auditors, actuaries and service providers, as well as internal business partners, to deliver timely and accurate benefit plan reportingSupport EFR initiatives, including SEC reporting and technical accounting memosIdentify and implement process improvements and automation opportunitiesTake 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 environmentAbout You:Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA requiredMinimum of 4-6 years of relevant experience (public accounting, financial reporting, or technical accounting)Deep understanding of US GAAP and SOX requirementsProven ability to build relationships and influence across functionsStrong critical thinking, professional judgment, and communication skillsDemonstrated ability to lead projects and drive process improvementsStrong technical and analytical aptitudeThis 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.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