Financial Reporting Manager

Financial Reporting Manager

Robert Half is looking for a Financial Reporting Manager for a growing Cincinnati based company. 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. The position manages a team of accounting professionals and serves as a key liaison between accounting, operations, auditors, and senior leadership.

Core Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Required
• 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.