Financial Reporting Manager

Position Overview

The Financial Reporting Manager is responsible for overseeing the company’s external financial reporting, audit process, and overall internal control environment. This role will lead the full company audit and control structure while also playing a critical role in the retail accounting function. The position manages a team of accounting professionals and serves as a key liaison between accounting, operations, auditors, and senior leadership.

• Own and manage the company’s annual financial statement audit, including serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
• Prepare and review financial statements and footnotes in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Coordinate audit timelines, manage PBC requests, and resolve audit findings in a timely manner.
• Monitor evolving accounting standards and assess impacts on the organization.

• Financial Reporting & Audit
  • Own and manage the company’s annual financial statement audit, including serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
  • Prepare and review financial statements and footnotes in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
  • Coordinate audit timelines, manage PBC requests, and resolve audit findings in a timely manner.
  • Monitor evolving accounting standards and assess impacts on the organization.
• Internal Controls & Compliance
  • Design, implement, and maintain an effective internal control framework across the organization.
  • Perform ongoing control evaluations and remediation of identified gaps.
  • Document accounting policies, procedures, and controls; ensure consistent application across departments.
  • Support compliance with lender, regulatory, and internal reporting requirements as applicable.
• Retail Accounting Oversight
  • Provide oversight and review for retail accounting processes, including revenue recognition, inventory, margins, and operational reporting.
  • Partner closely with retail operations to ensure accurate financial reporting and issue resolution.
  • Improve controls, reporting accuracy, and efficiency within the retail accounting structure.
• Leadership & Team Management
  • Directly manage a team of 2 accounting professionals and indirectly oversee 3 additional team members.
  • Provide coaching, performance management, and professional development opportunities for staff.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Process Improvement & Special Projects
  • Lead initiatives to streamline financial reporting, close processes, and audit readiness.
  • Support system implementations, integrations, or enhancements affecting accounting and reporting.
  • Assist with special projects and ad hoc analyses as requested by the Controller or CFO.
• People Management
  • Incorporating United Dairy Farmer’s DAIRY Culture into day-to-day management practices.
  • Provide timely, candid, and constructive performance feedback; develop associates to their fullest potential.
  • Develop talent to ensure bench strength and succession planning; recognize and reward accomplishments.
  • Hold direct reports accountable for performing similar functions with their own teams where applicable.
  • Grow associate engagement within the team as measured by regular engagement surveys.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred).
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience leading audits and managing external auditors.
• Prior experience supervising or leading accounting teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems and reporting tools.

• CPA license
• Experience in retail, multi-unit, or operationally complex environments
• Strong project management and process improvement skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to present information to external and internal groups.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
• High attention to detail with the ability to see the broader business impact.
• Clear and effective communication with both financial and operational audiences.
• Ability to…