Advantage Solutions
Position
Manager Financial Reporting
Job Locations:
US-CA-Irvine | US-MO-Saint Louis | US-IL-Chicago
Primary Posting Location : Irvine, CA 92602, US
Requisition ID : 2025-436803
Position Type : Full Time
Category : Professional: (IT, Finance, Legal, HR, Talent Acquisition, Administrative, Customer Service)
Minimum : USD $93,100.00/Yr.
Maximum : USD $121,000.00/Yr.
Summary The Manager of Financial Reports will play a key role in Advantage Solutions' corporate accounting team, reporting to the Senior Director of Accounting (Record-to-Report). This position is responsible for leading the consolidated close process, driving the external audit, and overseeing key consolidated reconciliations and rollforwards for the Company. The role also provides exposure to complex and non-routine transactions.
This is an excellent opportunity for Big 4 alumni or experienced corporate accountants to gain broad visibility across the controllership function of a publicly traded, SEC registrant while developing leadership skills in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Lead the consolidated close process, including preparation and review of consolidated analytics, reconciliations, and financial schedules supporting internal and external reporting.
Serve as the primary leader of the external audit process, managing requests, coordinating deliverables across the organization, and driving timely resolution of audit matters.
Ownership of key consolidated reconciliations and rollforwards (e.g., goodwill, intangibles, leases, cash, debt, and other non-routine balance sheet areas) to ensure accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP.
Support accounting for non-routine and non-recurring transactions, such as acquisitions, divestitures, debt modifications/extinguishments, and other complex areas.
Partner with the Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting team on the evaluation and implementation of new accounting standards and pronouncements.
Drive compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, while supporting process improvements and automation initiatives.
Support special projects, including system enhancements, finance transformation initiatives and continuous improvement initiatives.
Percent Allocation : 25% | 30% | 15% | 5% | 5% | 10% | 10%
Supervisory Responsibilities Direct Reports
- Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources
Indirect Reports
- May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports
Travel - Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job
Minimum Qualifications Education Level :
(Required) : Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
(Preferred) : CPA strongly preferred
Field of Study/Area of Experience:
Account and/or Finance
3-6 years of experience in reporting and data analysis
2 to 4 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting experience auditing SEC registrants (Big 4 preferred).
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
Demonstrated experience with consolidations, audit leadership, and complex accounting topics.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with large ERP and consolidation systems a plus.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Environmental & Physical Requirements Office / Sedentary Requirements
Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time, hear the telephone, enter data on a computer, and may require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
Additional Information Important Company Information
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Advantage Solutions reserves the right to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position at any time, subject to applicable law. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment or perform the essential functions of the job as required by law.
Important Information for Applicants The Company is committed to equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment or perform the essential functions of the job as required by law.
Company Profile The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels and aims to connect manufacturers and retailers efficiently.
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Job Locations:
US-CA-Irvine | US-MO-Saint Louis | US-IL-Chicago
Primary Posting Location : Irvine, CA 92602, US
Requisition ID : 2025-436803
Position Type : Full Time
Category : Professional: (IT, Finance, Legal, HR, Talent Acquisition, Administrative, Customer Service)
Minimum : USD $93,100.00/Yr.
Maximum : USD $121,000.00/Yr.
Summary The Manager of Financial Reports will play a key role in Advantage Solutions' corporate accounting team, reporting to the Senior Director of Accounting (Record-to-Report). This position is responsible for leading the consolidated close process, driving the external audit, and overseeing key consolidated reconciliations and rollforwards for the Company. The role also provides exposure to complex and non-routine transactions.
This is an excellent opportunity for Big 4 alumni or experienced corporate accountants to gain broad visibility across the controllership function of a publicly traded, SEC registrant while developing leadership skills in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Lead the consolidated close process, including preparation and review of consolidated analytics, reconciliations, and financial schedules supporting internal and external reporting.
Serve as the primary leader of the external audit process, managing requests, coordinating deliverables across the organization, and driving timely resolution of audit matters.
Ownership of key consolidated reconciliations and rollforwards (e.g., goodwill, intangibles, leases, cash, debt, and other non-routine balance sheet areas) to ensure accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP.
Support accounting for non-routine and non-recurring transactions, such as acquisitions, divestitures, debt modifications/extinguishments, and other complex areas.
Partner with the Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting team on the evaluation and implementation of new accounting standards and pronouncements.
Drive compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, while supporting process improvements and automation initiatives.
Support special projects, including system enhancements, finance transformation initiatives and continuous improvement initiatives.
Percent Allocation : 25% | 30% | 15% | 5% | 5% | 10% | 10%
Supervisory Responsibilities Direct Reports
- Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources
Indirect Reports
- May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports
Travel - Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job
Minimum Qualifications Education Level :
(Required) : Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
(Preferred) : CPA strongly preferred
Field of Study/Area of Experience:
Account and/or Finance
3-6 years of experience in reporting and data analysis
2 to 4 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting experience auditing SEC registrants (Big 4 preferred).
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
Demonstrated experience with consolidations, audit leadership, and complex accounting topics.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with large ERP and consolidation systems a plus.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Environmental & Physical Requirements Office / Sedentary Requirements
Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time, hear the telephone, enter data on a computer, and may require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
Additional Information Important Company Information
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Advantage Solutions reserves the right to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position at any time, subject to applicable law. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment or perform the essential functions of the job as required by law.
Important Information for Applicants The Company is committed to equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment or perform the essential functions of the job as required by law.
Company Profile The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels and aims to connect manufacturers and retailers efficiently.
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