Overview
This role is responsible for corporate reporting, technical accounting, statutory financial statements, employee benefits reporting, and digital transformation initiatives. Working closely with business leaders, Group Accounting & Reporting, and external auditors, the position ensures accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting while strengthening governance, controls, and reporting processes.
The Senior Financial Reporting Manager leads a high-performing team overseeing monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting and audited consolidated financial statements. Responsibilities include U.S. GAAP technical accounting analyses, organic growth calculations, and driving continuous improvement, simplification, and automation. The role also develops organizational capability through coaching, mentorship, and leadership of the finance team.
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; 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 evaluation and approval of 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 successful 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) solutions.
- Champion continuous improvement and innovation; guide teams through business transformation, process simplification, and digital innovation while influencing stakeholders to adopt new technologies and evolving priorities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA or equivalent professional certification.
- Minimum 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 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; ability to manage competing priorities, influence stakeholders, navigate ambiguity, and translate complex financial matters into actionable 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 with agility, adaptability, and strategic leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with corporate reporting in a transformational, automation, and digital transformation context.
- Experience supporting global finance operations involving foreign entities, intercompany transactions, and foreign currency.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $164,000.00 to $174,000.00 per year
- Bonus eligibility: Yes
- Pay range note: The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting; final compensation may vary based on factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range.
- Benefits (summary): Performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, including a 401k with company match and healthcare coverage, plus other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.
Location
- Location not specified in the provided description.
Additional Information
- This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
- Job Requisition: 424527
- Equal employment opportunity: Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics under applicable law.
- Accommodations: Applicants may request special accommodations confidentially to participate fully in the recruitment process.