Financial Reporting Manager

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

Job summary

Soni Resources Group in New Jersey is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager to lead financial reporting, consolidation, and close activities in alignment with U.S. GAAP.

This role partners with Finance and operations leaders to deliver timely insights while driving transformation, automation, and SAP S/4HANA optimization to strengthen controls and scalability. Responsibilities include coordinating audits, ensuring accurate reporting, and leading a team to standardize processes and improve data

Qualifications

• Requires CPA or equivalent certification.
• 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.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and accounting policies.
• Experience leading process improvement, automation, systems implementations, or finance transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and close processes.
• Oversee preparation of consolidated financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Review financial results, reconciliations, journal entries, and significant adjustments.
• Analyze results and provide insights to Finance and operational leaders.
• Establish and monitor close timelines; coordinate with accounting teams.
• Coordinate interim and annual external audits and respond to auditor inquiries.
• Lead the Financial Reporting team and drive finance transformation initiatives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on ERP implementations and reporting tools.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Keasbey , New Jersey Direct Hire Sep 10, 2026

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.

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