Financial Reporting Manager

WHO WE AREWe’re Talking Rain Beverage Company, we create better-for-you beverages featuring great flavors and colors from natural sources. We live life in full flavor and believe the world should too. We create connections with every sip of our iconic Sparkling Ice, Sparkling Ice Caffeine, Sparkling Ice Energy, and Popwell.

When it comes to success, we know we’re only as strong as our team. That's why we're an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and practice inclusivity, hiring great people who enhance our company.

Our Rain Makers are our most important asset. That’s why we invest in them with benefits and development opportunities that reflect just how much we value them.

WHAT YOU'LL DOOur Finance team loves digging into the details to drive profitability while providing excellent customer service. In this role, you'll be responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of the company’s financial statements and external reporting, manages the external audit, and supports tax and treasury activities. Talking Rain has transitioned Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Record-to-Report (RTR) to a managed service model.

While you will not own AP or AR, you will partner closely with the managed service provider to review close deliverables, uphold strong controls and governance, and drive continuous process improvement throughout not only the Finance department, but also the Company as a whole.

Reports to:

Sr. Director, Finance Direct Reports: AP Controls & T&E Accountant

Location:

Onsite at our Preston, WA office

Annual Bonus Potential: 13 % - Eligibility is based on the company hitting annual financial targets.

Base Salary: $125,000 - $160,000 (depending on experience)

Note:

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close review, overseeing RTR deliverables prepared by the managed service provider (journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and flux analysis) to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with US GAAP.Ensure issuance of accurate and useful financial and management reporting (financial statements) for internal, external, lender, and Board use.

Manage annual external financial statement audits and other regulatory audits, serving as the primary point of contact for auditors and coordinating requests across internal teams and the managed service provider.

Coordinate with the company’s external tax provider by preparing and providing the financial data, schedules, and supporting documentation needed for federal, state, and local tax returns; review draft returns and respond to tax inquiries as needed.

Support treasury activities, including cash reporting, review of bank reconciliations, covenant compliance, and preparation of reporting materials for the bank.

Establish, maintain, and monitor internal controls across the end-to-end accounting process, including controls performed by the managed service provider for AP, AR, and RTR.Monitor managed service performance against agreed service levels and KPIs, escalating issues and partnering with the provider on corrective actions and process improvements.

Lead and develop the AP Controls & T&E Accountant, who oversees AP controls, governance, and T&E compliance in partnership with the India-based AP team; set goals and objectives, coach, and foster a collaborative and results-driven culture.

Partner with the managed service AP and AR teams to resolve issues, ensure proper cutoff and accruals, and maintain documented policies, procedures, and desk manuals.

Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and financial forecasts, and support gross margin and profit and…