Financial Reporting Manager

Cherry Bekaert LLP; Frederick (MD); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking an experienced Financial Reporting Manager for a contract opportunity. This hands-on role leads the month-end close and financial reporting processes while supporting SEC reporting, technical accounting, internal controls, inventory accounting, commissions, and fixed assets.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX internal controls, ASC 606 revenue recognition, and ASC 842 lease accounting, with the ability to work independently in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong financial reporting and month-end close experience.
• Experience preparing or supporting 10-K and 10-Q SEC filings.
• Knowledge of SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP, and SOX internal controls.
• Experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition and ASC 842 lease accounting.
• Experience with inventory, fixed assets, and reconciliations.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced remote environment.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process and financial reporting.
• Prepare and support SEC filings, including 10-K and 10-Q.
• Ensure compliance with SEC regulations, U.S. GAAP, and SOX.
• Research complex technical accounting issues and document conclusions.
• Maintain SOX internal controls, documentation, tests, and remediation.
• Manage revenue recognition under ASC 606 and lease accounting under ASC 842.
• Support inventory accounting, reconciliations, and fixed assets.
• Calculate and administer sales commissions.
• Coordinate with auditors and provide audit documentation.
• Identify process improvements for close and reporting.

Skills

Month-end close

SEC filings

Financial reporting

SOX controls

Technical accounting

ASC 606

ASC 842

Inventory accounting

Fixed assets

Sales commissions

Audit coordination

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking an experienced Financial Reporting Manager for a contract opportunity. This is a hands-on role responsible for leading the month-end close and financial reporting processes while supporting SEC reporting, technical accounting, internal controls, inventory accounting, commissions, and fixed assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and support SEC filings, including Form 10-K and Form 10-Q.
• Ensure compliance with applicable SEC regulations and U.S. GAAP.
• Research and address complex technical accounting matters and document accounting conclusions.
• Maintain and support SOX internal controls, including control documentation, testing support, and remediation efforts.
• Manage accounting and reporting related to revenue recognition under ASC 606.
• Support lease accounting under ASC 842, including related reporting and reconciliations.
• Support inventory accounting, reconciliations, valuation, and related financial reporting.
• Calculate and administer sales commissions, including commission calculations and disbursements.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reporting.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and provide supporting documentation for audit and SOX requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve close, reporting, and accounting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong financial reporting and month-end close experience required.
• Experience preparing or supporting 10-K and 10-Q SEC filings.
• Strong knowledge of SEC reporting requirements, U.S. GAAP, and SOX internal controls.
• Strong technical accounting skills, including experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition and ASC 842 lease accounting.
• Experience with inventory accounting, fixed assets, and account reconciliations.
• Experience calculating or administering sales commissions preferred.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, remote environment.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional with a strong combination of SEC reporting, technical accounting, month-end close, and SOX experience. This individual should be comfortable working independently in a contract environment and able to quickly take ownership of critical reporting and accounting responsibilities.

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