Sr. Manager of Financial Reporting & Corporate Accounting

Overview

The Sr. Manager of Financial Reporting & Corporate Accounting is a key leadership role within the Accounting department, responsible for preparing all external financial reports and overseeing the Corporate General Ledger Accounting team to ensure accurate financial records in compliance with GAAP. This position also provides technical accounting guidance and supports the management of the internal control framework and annual audits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages (internal and external), including income statements, balance sheets, statements of cash flows, and shareholders' equity.
• Prepare annual financial statements with footnotes in accordance with GAAP.
• Coordinate the annual audit process and interim audit reviews, ensuring timely and accurate compliance with audit requests.
• Manage the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate closing of books; analyze close results and significant month-over-month variances.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all accounts are properly reconciled and reviewed per policy.
• Assist in managing the internal control environment, including compliance and recommending new controls based on risk assessments.
• Ensure accounting policies align with GAAP; recommend, develop, and maintain policies to improve accuracy and internal controls.
• Monitor and ensure timely identification and compliance with evolving accounting guidance; update policies accordingly.
• Provide technical accounting guidance, perform research on accounting issues, and prepare clear, comprehensive technical accounting memos.
• Identify and implement best practices and process improvements; maintain reporting procedures to comply with internal control requirements.
• Supervise and counsel staff, define responsibilities, delegate tasks appropriately, and review work for quality and accuracy.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Prior financial reporting experience, preferably at a mid-size public or large private company; "Big 4" experience with SEC and financial reporting exposure is a plus.
• Ability to perform independent accounting research, apply technical standards, and propose positions on complex accounting issues.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with strict confidentiality.
• Excellent time management, decision-making, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and consistently deliver high-quality work.
• Problem-solving skills with limited supervision.
• Adaptability to fast-paced and changing environments.
• Integrity, ethics, credibility, a bias for action, and strong accountability.
• Highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic.
• Proven ability to direct, motivate, manage, and lead direct reports.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Current CPA license with strong GAAP technical accounting knowledge.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience with prior financial reporting experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with financial reporting systems, methodologies, and applications; experience with NetSuite and Hyperion Essbase is a plus.

Location

(Not specified)