Manager, SEC Reporting - 12028

Arizona:

Tempe or Hybrid | Accounting / Finance | Full Time

Posted 5 days ago

At Benchmark
, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential.

At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You’ll be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

The Manager, SEC Reporting is responsible for leading the preparation and filing of all external financial reports in compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations for a manufacturing organization. This role ensures timely, accurate reporting of financial results, supports technical accounting matters, and partners cross-functionally with operations, FP&A, legal, and external auditors. The position plays a key role in maintaining internal controls and enhancing financial reporting processes within a complex, multi-site manufacturing environment.

SEC Reporting & Compliance

• Manage the preparation and filing of all SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Proxy Statement, Section 16 and other required filings.
• Ensure compliance with SEC regulations, U.S. GAAP, and applicable disclosure requirements.
• Review and analyze financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, and supporting schedules.
• Oversee XBRL tagging requirements and complete in-house EDGAR filing process.
• Responsible for the consolidation and preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency and integrity of financial results across all filings, earnings materials, and supporting documentation

Technical Accounting

• Research and document technical accounting issues as they arise, including revenue recognition, inventory accounting, lease accounting, and other complex matters relevant to manufacturing operations.
• Draft technical accounting memos and support implementation of new accounting standards and SEC pronouncements.
• Oversee accounting for share-based compensation, including preparation and review of journal entries and related disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements.
• Prepare and review earnings per share (EPS) calculations, including dilution analysis and reconciliation to supporting records and equity systems, ensuring accuracy of amounts included in SEC filings.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with manufacturing sites, operations, and supply chain teams to ensure accurate financial reporting of cost of goods sold, inventory, and capital expenditures.
• Collaborate with FP&A to align external reporting with internal performance metrics and business drivers.
• Lead the preparation of earnings releases and related materials, ensuring alignment with Form 10-Q disclosures, accuracy of financial information, and compliance with SEC non-GAAP and disclosure requirements.

Audit & Controls

• Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Support SOX compliance efforts, including maintaining and improving internal controls over financial reporting.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy.
• Support the design and operation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures (DC&P), including coordination of quarterly certifications.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in financial reporting processes, including automation and system enhancements.
• Support ERP and financial reporting system upgrades or implementations.

Leadership & Development

• Supervise and mentor staff and senior accountants as applicable.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence within the team.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s…