Financial Reporting Manager - Consolidations

Aston Carter; United States; Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short and long-term disability

Health Savings Account (HSA)

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Financial Reporting & Consolidations Manager to lead the consolidation process and deliver high-quality statutory and internal financial statements. The role focuses on strong internal controls, multi-entity reporting, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities include managing monthly and annual closes, supporting management packs for boards and investors, and enhancing analytics with Power BI/Tableau while ensuring GAAP compliance and robust documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting expertise with GAAP/IFRS knowledge.
• Experience consolidating across multiple entities or subsidiaries.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Dynamics preferred) and BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated financial statements across entities.
• Maintain internal controls around financial reporting.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation processes.
• Support management reporting packages for boards/investors.
• Assist with technical accounting research and documentation.
• Reconcile key balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Ensure intercompany eliminations are accurately recorded.
• Support currency translation and consolidation adjustments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and audit requests.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Consolidation

Intercompany accounting

ERP systems

Power BI

Excel proficiency

Month-end close

Communication skills

Audit support

Multi-entity experience

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification preferred

Tools

Dynamics or Dynamics 365

Tableau

Power Query

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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

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

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.

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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.