Manager, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

Manager, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

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The Manager, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting will demonstrate a solid understanding of reporting and disclosure requirements for a publicly traded company in the United States. The position has an expert understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC rules, provides technical updates and performs technical research as needed for all functions of the controllership, including writing technical accounting memos (white papers). This position will also provide oversight for share-based compensation accounting and reporting, internally and externally.

• Responsible for managing the preparation and accuracy of consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Ensure timely deliverables of internal and external reporting.
• Interpret U.S. GAAP accounting standards and SEC guidance to determine the accounting and financial reporting treatment, including internal control considerations, for new material, and/or complex, unusual transactions or agreements.
• Research technical accounting guidance and regulations, reach conclusions, prepare accounting memos/updates and concisely communicate accounting conclusions to the key stakeholders.
• Interpret and communicate potential implementation impacts and applicability of emerging accounting and reporting rules being deliberated by the SEC, US GAAP, PCAOB or other regulations. For significant amendments, work with cross‑functional teams to ensure impacts are captured, reported and disclosed completely and accurately.
• Lead interactions with external auditors and manage the annual audit and quarterly reviews.
• Oversee and assist in preparation of other SEC filings, including certain Form 8‑Ks and Form 4s required under the Section 16 rules.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and implement as appropriate.
• Assist in the preparation of Audit Committee and executive‑level presentations.
• Manage the share‑based compensation accounting, ensuring accuracy of data and balances.
• Develop and maintain narratives and control matrices for areas of responsibility as required by Sarbanes‑Oxley.
• Perform other financial reporting tasks or analysis as assigned, including period close activities, quarterly board reporting, participation in debt/equity offerings and other review/documentation.

• Solid understanding and knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel and ERP skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, conflict‑solving and negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work in conjunction with other departments, vendors and internal and external customers.
• Team player who also works well independently.
• Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions, interpret results and communicate findings effectively.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret and comprehend financial reports and legal documents.
• Effective communication skills in both oral and written forms to address inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.
• Ability to present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to top management, external department heads, customers, clients and other employees.
• Organized and able to meet or exceed deadlines.

• Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university.
• Certified Public Accountant license required.
• 6+ years of experience with a Big‑4 public accounting firm auditing a public company and/or in financial reporting for a publicly‑traded company.

Serves as the manager of the department, carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include training, planning, assigning/directing work and resolving problems.

Certified Public Accountant license required.

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