Financial Reporting Manager

Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager in Cleveland, Ohio, to oversee the preparation and analysis of financial reports. The role demands a strong background in financial reporting and project management, requiring at least five years of experience and advanced Excel skills.

In this position, the manager will train team members and collaborate across departments to ensure that financial data is accurate and actionable. The salary ranges from $110K to $137K and includes additional bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• At least five years of relevant experience in financial reporting or accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas and macros.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Manage daily team operations and processes.
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses and special projects.

Skills

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Project management

Microsoft Excel

SQL

Power BI

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

Tools

Power Query

Aderant

SSRS

Job description

Position Summary

Do you enjoy preparing financial reporting? Is figuring out the puzzle by performing ad‑hoc analysis something you see as a challenge? Do you enjoy the excitement of project management and the daily pivots that present themselves? Then the Financial Reporting Manager position may be what you're looking for! This position is for the experienced financial professional who loves all things related to financial reporting and is looking to be the point person to manage the daily requests to ensure stakeholder needs are being met.

The Financial Reporting Manager is responsible for overseeing the preparation, analysis and delivery of financial reporting packages that support the firm's business and strategic decision‑making. The Financial Reporting Manager will combine hands‑on reporting with supervision of the reporting segment's responsibilities to provide timely, actionable analyses and information to support management in improving overall firm performance.

Essential Functions

1. Develop, maintain, and assist in preparing weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to support department and firm requirements.
2. Manage daily team operations and processes, including assigning tasks and adjusting priorities to meet evolving business needs and deadlines.
3. Perform quality assurance to ensure all reports are accurate, timely and insightful.
4. Develop a strong understanding of firm's financial reporting tools, statistical categories and overall firm operations to serve as a key resource for the Financial Planning & Analysis team.
5. Conduct ad‑hoc analyses, special projects and strategic initiatives as required by internal and external clients to deliver accurate in‑depth information.
6. Identify opportunities and collaborate with FP&A and Data Automation teams to create, design and implement new reports/tools to enhance reporting efficiency, controls and data integrity.
7. Responsible for the training and development of new hires as well as supporting the continued development of current FP&A team members.
8. Provide support and assistance to FP&A leadership on key reporting tasks and deliverables.
9. Collaborate with the relevant business teams to improve integration between source systems and reporting tools, enabling more efficient automated reporting.
10. Train end users and stakeholders on automated reports and dashboards and provide ongoing support to drive adoption and effective use of reporting tools.

Qualifications

The Financial Reporting Manager will have a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration, along with at least five years of relevant experience in data analysis, financial reporting, or accounting, including project management responsibilities; law firm experience is preferred. This role requires in-depth knowledge of financial reporting, modeling, and financial statement preparation, as well as advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, macros, Power Query, and data manipulation. Experience with SQL, Power BI, SSRS, and Aderant is highly preferred. The Financial Reporting Manager will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, strong problem‑solving abilities, and the discretion needed to handle confidential and sensitive information. Effective written and verbal communication skills are essential, including the ability to prepare and summarize complex financial data in a clear and concise manner. The position also requires excellent time management skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment, and a commitment to seeing tasks and projects through to completion, which may occasionally require hours outside the standard work week.

Salary range for this position is $110K to $137K.

Salary ranges are based on the firm's good faith belief at the time of the posting and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that the firm provides to compensate and recognize staff professionals. Full‑time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Benesch is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.