Financial Reporting Manager

Elevate Recruiting; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Recruiting is seeking a Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager to join its accounting and finance team. The role offers a high-visibility path for a CPA with a strong public accounting foundation to expand expertise across SEC reporting, technical accounting, internal reporting, and financial controls.

The successful candidate will prepare quarterly and annual SEC filings, ensure GAAP compliance, document technical accounting issues, and partner with auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field and active CPA.
• 4+ years of public accounting experience, ideally Big 4.
• Strong exposure to SEC reporting and public company work.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with SOX/internal controls.
• Excellent technical accounting, research, and documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication with executives.
• Advanced Excel; exposure to ERP/financial reporting systems is a plus.
• Financial services or regulated industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support quarterly and annual SEC filings (Forms 10-Q, 10-K) and external reporting.
• Prepare financial reporting materials for leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure reporting accuracy and SEC compliance under U.S. GAAP.
• Research and document technical accounting matters as needed.
• Support monthly/quarterly internal management reporting and analysis.
• Create ad hoc analyses and reporting for senior leadership.
• Maintain SOX compliance and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Coordinate with internal/external auditors on audit requests.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting and reporting processes, including AI tools.
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, FP&A, Tax, and other teams on reporting initiatives.

Skills

CPA

Public accounting

SEC reporting

GAAP knowledge

SOX controls

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Audit software

Job description

Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager

Our client is seeking a Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager to join its accounting and finance team. This is a highly visible opportunity for a CPA with a strong public accounting foundation who is looking to expand their experience across SEC reporting, technical accounting, internal reporting, and financial controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K, earnings materials, and other external reporting deliverables.
• Prepare financial reporting materials for executive leadership and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure financial reporting is accurate and compliant with U.S. GAAP and applicable SEC requirements.
• Research and document technical accounting and reporting matters as needed.
• Support monthly and quarterly internal management reporting, including budget-to-actual reporting and financial analysis.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and reporting for senior leadership.
• Maintain compliance with SOX requirements and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Partner with internal and external auditors and coordinate reporting-related audit requests.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting and reporting processes, including leveraging emerging technologies and AI tools.
• Partner cross-functionally with Accounting, Finance, FP&A, Tax, and other teams on reporting initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; Active CPA required.
• 4+ years of public accounting experience, ideally with a Big 4 or other national accounting firm.
• Strong exposure toSEC reporting and public company clients.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with SOX/internal controls.
• Excellent technical accounting, research, and documentation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with senior-level stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with large ERP and/or financial reporting systems is a plus.
• Financial services or other highly regulated industry experience is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.