Financial Reporting Manager

Overview

This role involves leading the financial reporting and consolidation processes for a global electrical distribution systems manufacturer with over 75 years of industry experience. The Financial Reporting Manager will ensure accurate and compliant US GAAP financial statements, manage the consolidation system, and support strategic financial initiatives.

Responsibilities

Consolidation and Monthly Close

• Lead the global consolidation process across multiple entities, including intercompany eliminations, foreign currency translation, and adjustments
• Perform and review analytical procedures on consolidated P&L, balance sheet, and non-GAAP measures to validate results and identify unusual trends
• Serve as subject matter expert and business owner for the consolidation and reporting system, including configuration, master data, user access, and documentation
• Manage the global chart of accounts, approve changes, and maintain ERP-to-consolidation mappings for GAAP and management reporting
• Lead evaluation, selection, and implementation of a new consolidation/reporting system in partnership with IT and external vendors

Financial Reporting

• Prepare management reports, executive dashboards, and financial presentations for leadership
• Ensure compliance with internal and external reporting requirements and deadlines
• Collaborate with FP&A to provide accurate actuals for variance analysis and support budgeting/forecasting
• Assist with 10-Q and 10-K preparation including MD&A, footnotes, and disclosures in accordance with GAAP
• Support recurring and ad hoc reporting needs for management, board, and lenders by designing and maintaining system-based reports

Technical Accounting

• Assist with research on complex and non-routine transactions
• Coordinate with subsidiary controllers and accounting teams to ensure consistent accounting policy application
• Monitor new and emerging US GAAP standards and assess their impact; support implementation of new ASUs

Audit & Compliance

• Assist with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits
• Coordinate audit requests, prepare supporting documentation, and resolve inquiries
• Support internal controls over financial reporting, especially related to consolidation, financial reporting, and chart of accounts/master data changes

Supervision

• This role does not include supervision or management of personnel

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA preferred
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public and/or corporate accounting
• Experience with multi-entity consolidations and complex organizational structures
• SEC reporting experience is a plus
• Expert knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements, including financial statement preparation
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, complex formulas)
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar
• Proficiency in consolidation software like Hyperion, OneStream, or similar preferred
• Experience with SEC reporting tools (e.g., Workiva) is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strategic thinker with a process improvement mindset

Location

• Preference for candidates who can work remotely within the Eastern United States or on-site in Jacksonville, Florida
• Up to 15% travel may be required to company facilities, supplier sites, or for compliance audits and conferences
• Applicants residing in or planning to work from California are not eligible for this role

Compensation & Benefits

• The organization offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employee well-being, growth, and long-term success