Financial Reporting Supervisor

UHY-US; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UHY-US is seeking a Financial Reporting Supervisor in Detroit. The role is hybrid, with 3 days in office, direct hire. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in public company accounting or financial reporting, CPA, SEC and SOX exposure.

You will lead a team of 4–5 professionals, oversee SEC/regulatory reporting inputs, monthly close, budgeting and forecasting, and ensure GAAP compliance and Sarbanes-Oxley controls. Strong leadership required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of public company accounting or financial reporting experience.
• CPA designation.
• Experience with SEC reporting and SOX exposure.
• Strong GAAP knowledge.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and monthly close.
• Experience leading teams or projects.
• Energy or utility industry experience preferred.
• Experience with PowerPlan or similar financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of 4–5 accounting and financial reporting professionals.
• Prepare and oversee financial reporting inputs supporting SEC, FERC, and state regulatory reporting requirements.
• Oversee financial inputs for monthly management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory accounting requirements, and rate case support obligations.
• Partner with internal and external auditors and assist in resolving control concerns and deficiencies.
• Ensure accounting activities and processes comply with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Lead capital-related accounting analysis, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Support the team in resolving complex accounting and financial reporting matters.
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of financial reporting inputs to External Reporting and other business partners.
• Oversee system administration activities, including master data maintenance, daily interface monitoring, system close support, and issue resolution.
• Monitor daily processing and identify opportunities to improve workflows and operational efficiency.
• Review existing reporting processes and data to identify opportunities for increased accuracy, automation, and efficiency.
• Collaborate across Accounting and Finance teams to support a timely and successful monthly close.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, feedback, and development opportunities to team members.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects, deliverables, and reporting initiatives.
• Support special projects and other financial reporting activities as needed.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP

SOX

SEC reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Month-end close

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

PowerPlan

Microsoft Office

Job description

A great UHY client is seeking a Financial Reporting Supervisor. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of public company accounting or financial reporting experience, strong SEC and SOX exposure, and a CPA designation.

The Financial Reporting Supervisor role is a hybrid position with 3 days a week in office. This is a direct hire position.

• Lead and supervise a team of 4–5 accounting and financial reporting professionals.
• Prepare and oversee financial reporting inputs supporting SEC, FERC, and state regulatory reporting requirements.
• Oversee financial inputs for monthly management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory accounting requirements, and rate case support obligations.
• Partner with internal and external auditors and assist in resolving control concerns and deficiencies.
• Ensure accounting activities and processes comply with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Lead capital-related accounting analysis, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Support the team in resolving complex accounting and financial reporting matters.
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of financial reporting inputs to External Reporting and other business partners.
• Oversee system administration activities, including master data maintenance, daily interface monitoring, system close support, and issue resolution.
• Monitor daily processing and identify opportunities to improve workflows and operational efficiency.
• Review existing reporting processes and data to identify opportunities for increased accuracy, automation, and efficiency.
• Collaborate across Accounting and Finance teams to support a timely and successful monthly close.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, feedback, and development opportunities to team members.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects, deliverables, and reporting initiatives.
• Support special projects and other financial reporting activities as needed.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Seven or more years of experience in public accounting, financial accounting, auditing, or financial reporting.
• Public company experience required, including exposure to SEC reporting and/or SOX requirements.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with regulatory accounting and reporting preferred.
• Experience leading teams, projects, or complex accounting initiatives.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and audit processes.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and monthly close activities.
• Strong process improvement and continuous improvement skills.
• Energy or utility industry experience preferred.
• Experience with Power Plan or similar financial systems preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related business applications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across Accounting, Finance, and other business functions.
• Ability to remain composed and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work additional hours during peak reporting periods when needed.

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