Financial Reporting Manager

Finance Manager – External Reporting

Ready to take the next step in your SEC reporting and technical accounting career? This role offers significant visibility across Corporate Finance, Investor Relations, executive leadership, and the Audit Committee while helping shape external reporting for a publicly traded company.

Salary: 120k-135k + Bonus

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
• High-visibility role with regular exposure to senior leadership, Investor Relations, Legal, Treasury, and the Audit Committee
• Opportunity to lead key aspects of SEC reporting for a publicly traded organization
• Blend of external reporting, technical accounting, consolidation, SOX, and process improvement responsibilities
• Career development path into broader finance and accounting leadership positions
• Ability to influence accounting policies, reporting processes, and disclosure practices across the organization
• Exposure to complex accounting topics including business combinations, leases, impairments, share-based compensation, and SEC compliance
• Opportunity to mentor and develop team members while expanding leadership capabilities
• Fast-paced environment where technology, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives are encouraged

Key Responsibilities for the Manager, Finance – External Reporting:
• Lead preparation and review of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and related SEC reporting requirements
• Coordinate external reporting timelines, disclosure checklists, tie-outs, and XBRL reporting processes
• Perform technical accounting research and prepare accounting position memos for complex transactions
• Manage key reporting areas including cash flow reporting, segment reporting, EPS, lease accounting, and impairment testing
• Partner with Investor Relations, Legal, Treasury, FP&A, and external auditors on financial reporting matters
• Maintain accounting policies, support SOX controls, and supervise external reporting staff

Qualifications for the Manager, Finance – External Reporting:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s degree preferred
• Active CPA license required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with recent SEC reporting experience at a publicly traded company
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and Regulations S-X and S-K
• Experience with Workiva (Wdesk), XBRL, and public company reporting processes preferred

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