Sr Manager - External Reporting & Technical Accounting

The Senior Manager, Global Consolidations, Finance Systems and Accounting Policy will be responsible for the global financial consolidation activities of the Company’s 100 plus entities in the Company’s enterprise planning and management (EPM) system as well as the management of certain other global Finance owned systems.

External Reporting & SEC Compliance Lead the preparation, review, and filing of the Company's Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, Form 8-K, earnings-related financial information, and other SEC reporting requirements. Own the external reporting calendar and coordinate inputs across Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Legal, Investor Relations, and other functions to ensure timely and accurate filings. Oversee preparation and review of financial statements, footnote disclosures, MD&A support, and other financial information included in SEC filings.

Maintain high standards of reporting quality, consistency, and compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and applicable disclosure requirements. Manage the Company's external reporting platform, including Workiva, and identify opportunities to further automate and streamline the reporting process. Partner with internal and external auditors to support quarterly reviews, annual audits, and other reporting requirements.

Technical Accounting Serve as a key technical accounting resource for the organization, researching and advising on complex and judgmental accounting matters. Lead the assessment and documentation of accounting conclusions for significant or non-routine transactions, including areas such as:
Mergers and acquisitions, business combinations, and purchase accounting Goodwill and intangible assets, including impairment assessments Debt, refinancing, derivatives, hedging, and other Treasury-related activities Restructuring and transformation activities Revenue recognition Leasing Equity and stock-based compensation Investments and other complex financial instruments Prepare and review technical accounting memoranda and position papers supporting significant accounting conclusions. Monitor emerging accounting guidance from the FASB and SEC, evaluate potential impacts to the Company, and lead implementation of new accounting standards.

Establish accounting policies and provide guidance to Corporate and business finance teams to promote consistent application of accounting principles globally.

Business Partnership & Transactions Partner with Corporate Development and cross-functional teams on M&A transactions, including due diligence, transaction structuring considerations, purchase accounting, valuation coordination, and post-close accounting integration. Partner with Treasury on debt issuances, refinancing activities, derivatives hedging programs, and other financing transactions. Work closely with Tax, Legal, FP&A, Investor Relations, and business leadership to assess the accounting and disclosure implications of significant business activities.

Translate complex accounting topics into concise, decision-useful recommendations for senior finance leadership. Support the Assistant Corporate Controller and overall CFO organization on special projects and strategic initiatives.

Process Improvement & Controls Identify opportunities to improve and automate external reporting and technical accounting processes through technology, standardized templates, and stronger data integration in Workiva and other platforms. Maintain strong internal controls over the external reporting process and support the Company's SOX compliance environment. Drive continuous improvement in the reporting close process, including reducing manual activities and improving the accuracy and availability of reporting data.

Maintain technical accounting policies, reporting documentation, and supporting procedures.

Leadership Lead, develop, and mentor members of the external reporting and technical accounting team. Build strong working relationships across Corporate and business finance teams. Foster a culture of technical excellence, ownership, collaboration, continuous improvement, and strong business partnership.

• Required Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Approximately 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including meaningful exposure to technical accounting and external financial reporting.
• Experience with in Big Four or other national public accounting firm, preferably serving large public-company…