Senior External Reporting Manager (Remote)

Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior External Reporting Manager to lead corporate reporting, technical accounting, statutory financial statements, employee benefits reporting, and digital transformation initiatives. This role partners with business leaders, Group Accounting & Reporting, and external auditors to ensure financial reporting is accurate, timely, and compliant—while strengthening governance, controls, and reporting processes.

This position leads a team responsible for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, audited consolidated financial statements, U.S. GAAP technical accounting analyses, and organic growth calculations. The role also supports continuous improvement through coaching, mentorship, and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review, and publication of U.S. GAAP financial statements, including end-to-end coordination with external auditors.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual corporate reporting submissions, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.
• Evaluate complex and material transactions under U.S. GAAP, document accounting conclusions, and assess the impact of new accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and support to cross-functional partners, including Operations, Tax, Legal, Treasury, and Supply Chain.
• Lead evaluations and approvals related to restructuring activities, impairments, acquisitions, divestitures, pension benefits, hedge accounting, and other significant or non-recurring transactions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, leading audit planning, coordination, and completion of half-year and year-end audits.
• Drive implementation of reporting systems and enhance end-to-end reporting processes, controls, and operational effectiveness.
• Lead process improvement, automation, and finance digital transformation initiatives using analytics, dashboards, and robotic process automation (RPA).
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, agility, and adaptability; guide teams through business transformation, process simplification, and digital innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA or equivalent professional certification required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate reporting, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), public accounting, or a related finance discipline, preferably within the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.
• Experience with corporate reporting, including IFRS and/or U.S. GAAP requirements, technical accounting research, and documentation.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience, with demonstrated success in developing talent, leading change, and managing employees and external resources.
• Strong knowledge of corporate consolidations, financial reporting systems, employee benefits accounting, internal controls, and U.S. and international tax considerations.
• Exposure to global finance operations, including accounting and reporting for foreign entities, intercompany transactions, and foreign currency (a plus).
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, influence stakeholders, navigate ambiguity, and translate complex financial matters into actionable business insights.
• Demonstrated experience driving process improvement and automation initiatives using Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Alteryx, robotic process automation (RPA), and other digital reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of data management principles, including data integration, governance, master data management, and data visualization.
• Proven ability to lead effectively in a transformational environment, demonstrating agility, adaptability, and strategic leadership while driving change and delivering results amid evolving business priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• None stated.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $164,000.00 to $174,000.00 per year
• Bonus eligibility: Yes
• Performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, including a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits (incentives/benefits may vary by position).
• The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Location

• Location not specified in the provided description.

Additional Information

• This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
• Job Requisition: 424527