Financial Reporting Manager - Consolidations

Aston Carter; Norwalk (CT); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Short/long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Financial Reporting & Consolidations Manager in Norwalk, CT. This hybrid contract-to-hire role focuses on managing the consolidation process and preparing high-quality financial statements under US GAAP, with exposure to IFRS where needed.

Candidates should have strong technical accounting skills, multi-entity experience, and a continuous-improvement mindset. Responsibilities include monthly/quarterly closes, intercompany reconciliations, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Consolidation and multi-entity experience required.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and external reporting.
• Experience with intercompany reconciliations and closes.
• CPA preferred and exposure to SEC/regulatory reporting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated financial statements for multi-entity entities.
• Maintain accuracy and internal controls around financial reporting.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation processes across subsidiaries.
• Support management reporting packages for boards and investors.
• Automate reporting using ERP and BI tools to improve data integrity.
• Assist internal/external audits related to financial reporting and consolidations.

Skills

GAAP/IFRS

Consolidations

Month-end close

Journal entries

Excel advanced

Power BI

Power Query

Analytical skills

Cross-functional

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Dynamics 365

Tableau

Job description

Financial Reporting & Consolidations Manager

Job Description

This role is responsible for managing the consolidation process and preparing high-quality financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement (P&L), and statement of cash flows. You will ensure the accuracy and completeness of key accounts, maintain strong internal controls around financial reporting, and support both internal and external reporting needs. The position suits a professional with strong technical accounting expertise, a continuous-improvement mindset, and experience operating within a multi-entity or complex organizational structure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement (P&L), and statement of cash flows.
• Ensure financial statements are accurate, complete, and compliant with GAAP/IFRS and internal policies.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation process across multiple entities and subsidiaries.
• Support the preparation of management reporting packages and materials for boards and investors.
• Assist with technical accounting research and prepare supporting documentation as needed.
• Reconcile key balance sheet accounts, such as cash, intercompany balances, fixed assets, and accruals on a monthly basis.
• Ensure intercompany transactions, eliminations, and balances are accurately recorded and reconciled.
• Support currency translation and other consolidation adjustments, ensuring appropriate treatment in the consolidated financial statements.
• Reconcile equity accounts, including retained earnings, additional paid-in capital (APIC), and other equity movements.
• Reconcile P&L accounts to identify, investigate, and resolve variances or discrepancies.
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure timely clearing and resolution of reconciling items.
• Leverage technology, including ERP systems, consolidation software, and tools such as Power BI, Tableau, and Power Query, to automate reporting and strengthen data integrity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance analytics capabilities and support data-driven decision-making.
• Support internal and external audit requests related to financial reporting and consolidations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial reporting processes, controls, and systems.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 57 years of relevant accounting or finance experience, including consolidation and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, consolidations, and general ledger accounting principles.
• Experience with financial reporting and external reporting, including regulatory or SEC-related reporting exposure.
• Hands‑on consolidation experience across multiple entities or subsidiaries.
• Strong general ledger skills, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month‑end close activities.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, with experience in Dynamics or Dynamics 365 preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and Power Query.
• Experience with financial statement preparation, including balance sheet, P&L, cash flow statements, and related disclosures.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrated experience with month‑end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and P&L analysis.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• CPA certification strongly preferred.
• Experience with BI reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Prior public accounting experience is a plus.
• Experience with external, regulatory, or SEC reporting and related disclosures.
• Experience in financial analysis, regulatory reporting, and audit support.
• Comfort working in a multi-entity or complex organizational structure.
• Continuous-improvement mindset and interest in process automation and control enhancement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Norwalk, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $68.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Norwalk,CT.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] ([e-mail]) for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.