Accounting and Finance Reporting Manager

CFS; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Pittsburgh, PA (Western Suburbs) is seeking an Accounting and Financial Reporting Manager to lead site-level accounting operations, financial reporting, and SOX controls. The role partners with corporate finance and operations to ensure accurate monthly closes and compliant reporting across the organization.

You will manage two direct reports, drive process improvements, oversee SAP financial modules, and coordinate with auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• CPA or other professional designation preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting or financial reporting experience.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and ability to research, interpret, and resolve complex accounting matters.
• Experience with US regulatory environment and SOX compliance.
• Experience with monthly/quarterly close and reporting processes.
• Experience with SAP; exposure to Oracle Hyperion or similar tools is a plus.
• Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting and financial reporting functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards and policies.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Review and approve general ledger activity and reporting deliverables.
• Manage accounts payable/receivable, cash disbursements, payroll summaries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare and review management reporting and variance analysis.
• Partner with corporate finance on accounting matters and external reporting.
• Ensure SOX 404 compliance and control documentation.

Skills

SOX compliance

GAAP

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle Hyperion

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING MANAGER

Pittsburgh, PA (Western Suburbs) - Hybrid

$145,000- $155,000

An established, global organization is seeking an experienced Accounting and Finance Reporting Manager to lead its site-level accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls functions.

This individual will play an integral role in overseeing financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and SOX requirements, and driving continuous improvement throughout the accounting function.

The position offers a blend of technical accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. The successful candidate will oversee a small accounting team with two direct reports while partnering closely with corporate finance, operations, and other business leaders.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership of financial processes, strengthening internal controls, developing people, and improving the overall efficiency of an organization.

Overview Of The Accounting And Financial Reporting Manager

• Lead the accounting and financial reporting functions, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and corporate policies.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, estimates, and reporting deliverables.
• Review and approve general ledger activity, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash disbursements, bank reconciliations, payroll accounting summaries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare and review management reporting, including budget-to-actual analysis, variance reporting, cash flow, balance sheet reviews, financial statements, and supporting schedules.
• Partner with corporate finance on accounting matters, financial analysis, and external reporting requirements.
• Identify and communicate financial trends, accounting issues, and reporting insights to site leadership.
• Lead site-level SOX 404 compliance, including control documentation, process narratives, control testing, walkthroughs, and remediation efforts.
• Identify potential financial reporting risks and develop appropriate internal controls to address them.
• Ensure consistent application of accounting standards, internal policies, and governance requirements.
• Serve as the primary site contact for internal and external auditors.
• Partner with internal audit teams to evaluate existing processes and implement improvements to the control environment.
• Support cash management activities, including working capital monitoring and cash forecasting.
• Maintain communication with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders regarding cash-related activities.
• Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to improve financial workflows, data accuracy, and transaction visibility.
• Partner with corporate finance and site leadership to evaluate financial performance and support business decisions.
• Serve as the site finance lead for SAP financial modules and related accounting systems.
• Partner with IT and corporate teams to improve financial processes, including procure-to-pay, record-to-report, inventory accounting, cost accounting, and fixed assets.
• Oversee the accuracy and integrity of financial data uploaded into corporate consolidation systems.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual journal entries, spreadsheets, reconciliations, and inefficient processes through automation and improved system utilization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the accounting and finance function.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of two direct reports.
• Establish priorities, monitor performance, and ensure timely completion of accounting and reporting deliverables.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and continuous improvement-focused team environment.

Preferred Qualifications For The Accounting And Financial Reporting Manager

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CPA or other professional accounting designation preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting or financial reporting experience.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and the ability to research, interpret, and resolve complex accounting matters.
• Experience working within a U.S. regulatory environment and developing or maintaining SOX-compliant internal controls.
• Demonstrated experience managing monthly and quarterly financial close and reporting processes.
• Experience with internal controls, audit coordination, and financial compliance.
• Strong understanding of general accounting operations, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements.
• Experience with SAP is highly desirable; exposure to Oracle Hyperion or similar consolidation tools is a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with PowerPoint.
• Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify and implement more efficient processes.

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