Manager, SEC Reporting

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Summary:

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.

Responsibilities:

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.

Other information:

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required;
  Master’s degree preferred
• CPA certification…