Financial Reporting & ERP Transformation Lead

Soni; New Jersey; On-site; USD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Soni is partnering with an expanding client to recruit a Financial Reporting Manager who will lead reporting, consolidation, and close activities under U.S. GAAP.

The role collaborates with Finance and operations to deliver insights, drive transformation, automate processes, and optimize SAP S/4HANA for stronger controls and scalable growth.

Candidates should have CPA and at least five years of experience in accounting or financial reporting, with preference for retail/wholesale environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or equivalent professional certification.
• Minimum of five years progressive accounting or financial reporting experience; public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with financial reporting, consolidations, month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Experience in retail and/or wholesale accounting environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, accounting principles, financial reporting, internal controls, and computerized accounting systems.
• Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems; SAP S/4HANA experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all deliverables.
• Oversee preparation of consolidated financial statements, supporting schedules, divisional and wholesale financial results, and management reporting packages.
• Review financial results, account balances, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, estimates, and significant adjustments to ensure balance sheet integrity and appropriate accounting treatment.
• Analyze financial results and variances, identify trends and issues, and provide meaningful insights to Finance and operational leaders.
• Establish and monitor close timelines and coordinate with accounting teams to resolve issues promptly.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, corporate accounting policies, and internal control requirements.
• Coordinate interim and annual external audits, including preparation and review of audit schedules and supporting documentation and resolution of auditor inquiries.
• Research technical accounting matters and assess the impact of new accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support implementation of new accounting guidance and continuously strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Financial Reporting team by establishing goals, providing coaching, conducting performance evaluations, and supporting career development and succession planning.
• Lead and support finance transformation initiatives, including product division implementations, inventory reporting and reconciliations, and optimization of SAP S/4HANA and related reporting technologies.
• Drive process standardization, automation, master data governance, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, data quality, controls, and scalability.
• Partner with Finance, Information Technology, and cross-functional teams on ERP implementations, system enhancements, reporting tools, dashboards, analytics, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with AR, AP, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Procurement, Operations, IT, and other stakeholders to improve financial processes, reporting, and business decision-making.
• Participate in strategic initiatives, acquisitions, integrations, system implementations, and other special projects, providing accounting and financial reporting expertise.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to support senior leadership and organizational priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Project management

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or equivalent certification

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

ERP systems

Job description

Soni is partnering with an expanding client to recruit a Financial Reporting Manager who will lead reporting, consolidation, and close activities under U.S. GAAP.

The role collaborates with Finance and operations to deliver insights, drive transformation, automate processes, and optimize SAP S/4HANA for stronger controls and scalable growth.

Candidates should have CPA and at least five years of experience in accounting or financial reporting, with preference for retail/wholesale environments.