External Financial Reporting Manager

Fastenal; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Long Term Disability

Dental Insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid vacation

Job summary

Fastenal is seeking an External Financial Reporting Manager in Winona, MN to lead a fast-paced accounting team and ensure accurate, timely external reporting under US GAAP and SEC requirements. You will own the preparation of financial statements, MD&A, footnotes, and EDGAR submissions, coordinate with internal stakeholders, and guide policy development and system improvements.

This role also oversees XBRL tagging, manages quarterly timelines with auditors and IR, and develops staff for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field required.
• Progressive accounting experience with external financial reporting.
• Experience with US GAAP and ICFR controls.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily activities of external reporting team.
• Oversee preparation of external financial statements, footnotes and MD&A.
• Oversee SEC filings, EDGAR submissions, and XBRL tagging.
• Manage quarterly reporting timelines and governance disclosures.
• Research complex accounting matters and draft policies.
• Coordinate with auditors, IR, and senior leadership.
• Develop staff and lead special projects.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

MS Excel proficiency

Problem solving

Self-directed

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field

Tools

XBRL

EDGAR

SEC reporting

Job description

Position Details - External Financial Reporting Manager

Job ID 640206

Title External Financial Reporting Manager

Type Full-time

Location Winona, MN55987

Departments Accounting/Finance

Date Published October 27, 2026

End Date 11-10-2026

Job Description

External Financial Reporting Manager

212 W 2nd St, Winona, MN 55987

HEADD

Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 6:00pm

OVERVIEW

Working as Full-time External Financial Reporting Manager, you will lead a fast-paced team focused on external financial reporting, researching technical accounting requirements and analytical review of financial information. In this role, you will own the accuracy and timeliness of our external financial reporting, advise on complex technical accounting matters and partner with internal stakeholders to support the Company's reporting calendar and deliverables.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directing the daily activities of the External Reporting team
• Overseeing the preparation and review of external financial statements, footnote disclosures and MD&A, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable SEC reporting requirements
• Overseeing SEC reporting and filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K and 8-K, proxy statements (DEF 14A), news releases and related supporting documentation
• Overseeing XBRL tagging, taxonomy review and EDGAR submissions
• Managing quarterly reporting timelines, governance disclosures and Investor Relations website updates, coordinating with senior leadership, board members, SEC counsel, external auditors and other service providers
• Researching and documenting complex technical accounting matters, drafting accounting policies and evaluating the impact of new accounting standards, which may include system design and development
• Overseeing internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), supporting a strong financial reporting control environment
• Coordinating with external auditors on quarterly reviews and the annual audit, including technical accounting and disclosure matters
• Partnering with Investor Relations on earnings releases and investor materials
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and procedures across the reporting functions
• Coaching and developing team members, building capability within the function and preparing team members for future opportunities
• Leading special projects and other financial reporting initiatives as needed

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field
• Possess 3 or more years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience preparing and/or reviewing financial statements and footnote disclosures
• Technical accounting experience, including researching and documenting complex accounting matters
• Experience drafting accounting policies and evaluating new accounting standards
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls over financial reporting
• Prior experience coaching and developing accounting professionals
• Prior experience leading a team and managing multiple deliverables against firm deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Excel
• Highly motivated and self-directed, with strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision-making skills
• Demonstrate strong organization, planning, prioritization skills, with attention to detail and a sense of urgency while managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
• Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Guam ONLY)

PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of SEC reporting requirements
• Experience preparing, reviewing or supporting 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K filings
• Experience preparing or reviewing MD&A
• Public-company external reporting experience
• Public accounting and/or external audit experience
• CPA designation
• Formal people-management experience
• External audit coordination, including managing timelines and technical matters with auditors
• Investor Relations experience, including earnings releases and investor materials
• XBRL, taxonomy and EDGAR experience
• Internal-control documentation and testing

ABOUT US

Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.

As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS

Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.

COMPENSATION

The base pay range for this position is $72,000 - 108,000. In addition to base pay, this position is also eligible for a bonus and/or commission.