Manager SEC Reporting

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Position Purpose:

This role provides key leadership within the SEC Reporting function and is responsible for supporting the Chief Accounting Officer’s external reporting strategy. This role manages the planning, development and filing of periodic reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the quality and timely delivery of the quarterly 10-Q’s and annual 10-K (and other required reporting), as well as collaboration with Investor Relations during their development of earnings materials (earnings release and earnings script). This position is responsible for driving the evolution of various reporting processes through technology innovation and process optimization, while overseeing the completion of our Form 11-K’s (401K financial statements), as well as other domestic and international statutory filings. Within the overall framework of the SEC Team responsibilities, this position will take on different roles and responsibilities to accommodate their own development over time and also facilitate the development of other associates on the team. The filings led by this function are of the most visible and scrutinized public documents and their presentation and accuracy is critical the Home Depot. This role also oversees the preparation of our cash flow statement, as well as various internal reporting deliverables including materials provided directly to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.

Key Responsibilities:

• SEC Reporting (Annual Report, 10-K, 10-Q, Registration Statements)
• Management and Board of Directors Reporting/Presentations
• Technical Accounting Research/Support
• Development of Staff
• Ad Hoc projects (presentations and/or analysis as requested by senior management)

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• Typically reports to the Director of Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting or Sr. Manager SEC Reporting
• This Position typically has 1-2 Direct Reports

Travel Requirements:

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions:

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience  in SEC reporting, public accounting, or corporate finance.
• Proven track record with external audits, comment letter responses, and investor relations collaboration.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and financial reporting software (Workiva).
• Strong knowledge of SEC regulations, US GAAP accounting; financial statement preparation experience; strong financial systems knowledge including SAP S4 and Group Reporting; Detail oriented, well-organized with ability to prioritize and problem solve, multi-task, work independently, and meet deadlines;
• Strong and proven relationship skills /connection with people to be able to interact effectively on a cross functional basis with the ability to explain business activities and complex matters both internally and externally at executive levels
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
  

Minimum Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education:

• No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 6

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• 5+

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• 1 year

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• 1+ years

Certifications:

• CPA required

Competencies:

• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP and SEC rules and regulations