Financial Reporting Manager

Soni; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Soni is partnering with an expanding client to fill the Financial Reporting Manager role in New Jersey. This position leads financial reporting, consolidation, and close activities in line with U.S. GAAP, shaping actionable insights and driving process improvements.

You will mentor the team, oversee audits, and partner with cross-functional teams on SAP S/4HANA implementations and finance transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or equivalent professional certification.
• Minimum five years in accounting or financial reporting; public accounting a plus.
• Experience with financial reporting, consolidations, month-end close, reconciliations.
• SAP S/4HANA experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and close processes.
• Oversee consolidated financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Review accounting entries, reconciliations, and ensure balance sheet integrity.
• Analyze results, identify trends, and provide insights to leadership.
• Coordinate with audits and strengthen internal controls.
• Lead finance transformation and automation initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organization

Project management

Communication (written)

Communication (verbal)

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or equivalent

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

ERP systems

Job description

Soni is partnering with an ever-growing client on the search for a Financial Reporting Manager.

The Financial Reporting Manager leads financial reporting, consolidation, divisional accounting, and close activities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting policies. The role partners with Finance and operational leaders to deliver actionable financial insights while driving finance transformation, process improvement, automation, and SAP S/4HANA optimization to strengthen controls, improve efficiency, and support scalable growth.

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.

Audit, Compliance & Technical Accounting

• 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.

Leadership, Transformation & Process Improvement

• 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.

Cross-Functional & Strategic Initiatives

• 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA or equivalent professional certification required.
• Minimum of five years of 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.
• Experience leading process improvement, automation, systems implementation, or finance transformation initiatives preferred.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy and data integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with Finance and non-Finance stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and people-management skills.
• Self-starter who can manage multiple priorities, work independently, and follow through on commitments with minimal oversight.
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and develop practical, scalable solutions in a changing, growth-oriented environment.

Compensation

$155,000 - $165,000

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.