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The Senior Manager – Financial Reporting will manage the compilation and issuance of the organization’s financial statements, ensuring compliance with the company’s accounting policies and procedures, GAAP, and other relevant standards. This role involves recording general ledger entries during month-end close, coordinating with various departments to ensure accurate financial reporting, consolidating ledgers and intercompany accounts and eliminations, handling currency remeasurements and translations, and preparing detailed reports. The position provides oversight of fixed asset and lease accounting, creates memos and whitepapers documenting accounting positions or conclusions, and requires effective transaction execution, cross-department collaboration, and attention to detail to ensure accurate financial results and operational efficiency.
Reporting And Month-End Close
Create monthly and annual financial statements.
Creation of footnotes and footnote support.
Creation of technical memos and whitepapers documenting accounting decisions and conclusions.
Record entries assigned by the Director of Accounting.
Ensure entries are timely and accurate during the month-end close and resolve discrepancies.
Review and manage consolidation eliminations, intercompany transaction reconciliation, and currency translation.
Oversee the company’s accounting for fixed assets and leases.
Identify and implement process improvements related to GL account reconciliation procedures.
Ensure accounting processes comply with policies and standards during month-end closing.
Monitor internal controls and regulatory compliance, ensuring alignment with policies and standards.
Maintain documentation to support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
Actively participate in month-end close activities.
Ensure accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
Coordinate with departments to gather required data for accurate results.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline the month-end close process.
Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
Work with finance, operations, and IT to ensure smooth data integration and resolve GL discrepancies.
Provide financial insights to operational teams to support decision-making.
Assist other departments in understanding and complying with accounting standards and policies.
Process Improvement And Automation
Identify areas for process improvement in accounting functions, including GL entries, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
Lead initiatives to automate routine accounting processes, improving accuracy and efficiency.
Evaluate and implement tools or upgrades to streamline workflows and enhance data accuracy.
Team Leadership And Mentorship
Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff, providing guidance for professional development.
Ensure the accounting team adheres to internal controls and regulatory requirements.
Audit Coordination
Assist with quarterly reporting and year-end audits.
Ensure timely submission of documentation and responses to auditors.
Coordinate with external auditors for smooth audit procedures, providing requested documentation and resolving issues.
Participate in preparing audit schedules and financial statements for external auditors and regulatory filings.
Create whitepapers and memos documenting accounting positions for audit purposes.
Provide supporting documentation for GL transactions during audits.
Supply requested schedules, reconciliations, and materials
Ensure all requested documentation is accurate, complete, and provided on time for audits.
Lead internal control audits and testing requests.
Ensure SOX compliance and implement process improvements.
Monitor adherence to accounting policies and identify weaknesses in controls, recommending improvements.
Oversee the review and testing of controls related to financial reporting.
Assist in researching and implementing new accounting standards and regulatory updates.
Requirements
Structured, organized, and focused, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Strong analytical, organizational, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills, particularly in reporting requirements, eliminations, and footnote disclosures.
Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations related to GL transactions and balance sheet accounts.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to address inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and ERP systems.
Familiarity with automation tools for accounting processes is a plus.
Education And/or Experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
7-10 years of financial reporting experience, including creation of footnotes and workpapers.
CPA is a plus.
Experience creating financial statements and related footnotes, along with accounting memos and whitepapers.
Proven experience managing month-end close activities and coordinating audit requests, including internal control audits and SOX compliance.
Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Salary And Benefits
Posted salary range: USD $103,500.00 - USD $138,000.00 / Yr.
Health, Wellness, Financial Benefits And Perks
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) with company contributions.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for medical and dependent care.
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) offering confidential counseling and support services.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Life and AD&D insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Work-Life Balance And Additional Perks
Paid time off, including vacation and holidays.
Employee discounts on products and services.
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Reporting And Month-End Close
Create monthly and annual financial statements.
Creation of footnotes and footnote support.
Creation of technical memos and whitepapers documenting accounting decisions and conclusions.
Record entries assigned by the Director of Accounting.
Ensure entries are timely and accurate during the month-end close and resolve discrepancies.
Review and manage consolidation eliminations, intercompany transaction reconciliation, and currency translation.
Oversee the company’s accounting for fixed assets and leases.
Identify and implement process improvements related to GL account reconciliation procedures.
Ensure accounting processes comply with policies and standards during month-end closing.
Monitor internal controls and regulatory compliance, ensuring alignment with policies and standards.
Maintain documentation to support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
Actively participate in month-end close activities.
Ensure accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
Coordinate with departments to gather required data for accurate results.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline the month-end close process.
Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
Work with finance, operations, and IT to ensure smooth data integration and resolve GL discrepancies.
Provide financial insights to operational teams to support decision-making.
Assist other departments in understanding and complying with accounting standards and policies.
Process Improvement And Automation
Identify areas for process improvement in accounting functions, including GL entries, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
Lead initiatives to automate routine accounting processes, improving accuracy and efficiency.
Evaluate and implement tools or upgrades to streamline workflows and enhance data accuracy.
Team Leadership And Mentorship
Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff, providing guidance for professional development.
Ensure the accounting team adheres to internal controls and regulatory requirements.
Audit Coordination
Assist with quarterly reporting and year-end audits.
Ensure timely submission of documentation and responses to auditors.
Coordinate with external auditors for smooth audit procedures, providing requested documentation and resolving issues.
Participate in preparing audit schedules and financial statements for external auditors and regulatory filings.
Create whitepapers and memos documenting accounting positions for audit purposes.
Provide supporting documentation for GL transactions during audits.
Supply requested schedules, reconciliations, and materials
Ensure all requested documentation is accurate, complete, and provided on time for audits.
Lead internal control audits and testing requests.
Ensure SOX compliance and implement process improvements.
Monitor adherence to accounting policies and identify weaknesses in controls, recommending improvements.
Oversee the review and testing of controls related to financial reporting.
Assist in researching and implementing new accounting standards and regulatory updates.
Requirements
Structured, organized, and focused, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Strong analytical, organizational, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills, particularly in reporting requirements, eliminations, and footnote disclosures.
Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations related to GL transactions and balance sheet accounts.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to address inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and ERP systems.
Familiarity with automation tools for accounting processes is a plus.
Education And/or Experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
7-10 years of financial reporting experience, including creation of footnotes and workpapers.
CPA is a plus.
Experience creating financial statements and related footnotes, along with accounting memos and whitepapers.
Proven experience managing month-end close activities and coordinating audit requests, including internal control audits and SOX compliance.
Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Salary And Benefits
Posted salary range: USD $103,500.00 - USD $138,000.00 / Yr.
Health, Wellness, Financial Benefits And Perks
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) with company contributions.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for medical and dependent care.
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) offering confidential counseling and support services.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Life and AD&D insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Work-Life Balance And Additional Perks
Paid time off, including vacation and holidays.
Employee discounts on products and services.
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