Financial Reporting Manager

Legence; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Legence is seeking a highly detail-oriented SEC Financial Reporting Manager to join our Corporate Finance team in Houston. This role focuses on SEC reporting, US GAAP compliance, and supporting audit readiness in a growth-oriented environment.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to prepare financial statements, consolidations, footnotes, and schedules, manage external audits, and drive process improvements using Workiva and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA required.
• 4–7+ years of combined public accounting and corporate SEC reporting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC requirements (including XBRL).
• Proficiency with Workiva and Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP/consolidation systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of financial statements and footnotes per US GAAP/SEC.
• Prepare tie-out packages and quality control for SEC filings.
• Support consolidation, close processes, and reconciliations.
• Assist audit readiness, internal controls, and SOX documentation.
• Drive process improvements in reporting and system workflows.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

SEC reporting

Excel

Workiva

ERP systems

Consolidation systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA

Tools

Workiva

ERP systems

Job description

Legence is seeking a highly detail-oriented SEC Financial Reporting Manager to join our Corporate Finance team. This role will support SEC financial reporting, transaction, and compliance activities, with a focus on ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to US GAAP and SEC standards. This individual will partner with others to deliver high-quality reporting, support audit readiness, and strengthen financial reporting processes. This role is ideal for someone with a public accounting foundation or strong technical accounting background who has experience in SEC reporting and is looking to operate in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

This is a hybrid position that will be located in our Houston office.

Key Responsibilities:

External & Financial Reporting

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and footnotes in accordance with US GAAP and SEC requirements
• Prepare tie-out packages and execute quality control procedures for SEC filings
• Support development and maintenance of reporting schedules and ad hoc reports for leadership and other stakeholders
• Ensure consistency and accuracy across multi-entity consolidation reporting

Consolidation & Close Support

• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Prepare or review account reconciliations, rollforwards, and supporting schedules
• Ensure integrity and completeness of corporate-level financial data

Technical Accounting & Compliance

• Support technical accounting research and implementation for complex transactions, including:
  • Business combinations (as applicable)
  • Other complex accounting areas as needed
• Assist in maintaining accounting policies and documentation
• Ensure financial reporting aligns with internal controls and compliance requirements
• Analyze new accounting guidance (FASB, SEC, and other regulatory bodies), evaluate impact, and support implementation and related disclosures

Audit & Controls Support

• Serve as a contact for external auditors during annual audits and interim reviews
• Prepare and organize audit support schedules and documentation
• Support ongoing internal control processes and documentation (SOX or similar frameworks)

Process Improvement & Reporting Efficiency

• Identify and support opportunities to improve financial reporting processes and timelines
• Support enhancements to financial systems and reporting workflows
• Contribute to standardization across operating entities

Desired Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• CPA required
• 4–7+ years of combined experience in public accounting and corporate SEC reporting (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, etc.), preferably within Large Accelerated Filer environments
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC requirements (including XBRL)
• Proficiency in financial reporting tools (Workiva preferred) and Microsoft Excel
• Experience with ERP and consolidation systems
• Experience with stock-based compensation, earnings per share, business combinations, impairment, and other complex accounting topics is a plus
• Industry experience in construction, engineering, or project-based environments is a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Operates at the highest standards of business ethics, integrity, and professionalism
• Strong attention to detail with a rigorous and methodical approach
• Positive, proactive mindset with the ability to take initiative and drive results
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong critical thinking skills to solve problems and identify opportunities for process improvement

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