Interim External Reporting Manager

Andrews & Cole, LLC; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Andrews & Cole, LLC seeks a Manager of External Financial Reporting to lead the preparation, coordination, and review of SEC filings and external reporting for a newly public company. You’ll ensure accuracy of consolidated statements, footnotes, and disclosures while strengthening internal controls over financial reporting.

The role requires 6+ years of SEC reporting experience, deep GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with Workiva and XBRL tagging.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 6+ years of accounting and SEC reporting experience, including public company exposure.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, consolidations, and SOX compliance.
• Experience with financial statement preparation, consolidations, and XBRL tagging.
• Hands-on experience with XBRL/iXBRL tagging platforms and SEC filing systems (e.g. Workiva).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and coordinate external financial reporting and SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K).
• Maintain processes to ensure filings are accurate, complete, and GAAP compliant.
• Coordinate cross-functional data gathering for disclosures and ensure single-source data via Workiva.
• Support quarterly reviews and annual audits with documentation and auditor inquiries.
• Assist with technical accounting research and implementation of new standards.
• Support consolidation, intercompany eliminations, and SOX controls.

Skills

SEC reporting

External financial reporting

U.S. GAAP

SOX compliance

XBRL tagging

Workiva

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA license preferred

Tools

Workiva

Deltek Costpoint

XBRL tagging platforms

ERP systems

Job description

The Manager of External Financial Reporting supports the preparation, coordination, and review of all SEC filings and external financial reporting requirements for a newly public company. This role ensures the accuracy and timeliness of consolidated financial statements, footnotes, and disclosures, while helping maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting.

Responsibilities:

• External Financial Reporting
  
  
  
  • Support the preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and registration statements.
  
  
  • Help maintain processes ensuring filings are accurate, complete, and compliant with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.
  
  
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather, validate, and integrate information into disclosures.
  
  
  • Leverage Workiva and related processes and technologies to ensure reported financial data derives from a single source, and to drive efficiency in the reporting and review processes.
  
  
  • Support quarterly reviews and annual audits by preparing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
  
  
  
  


• Technical Accounting
  
  
  
  • Assist with researching technical accounting matters and drafting accounting memos and supporting documentation.
  
  
  • Support implementation of new accounting standards and SEC regulatory changes.
  
  
  
  


• Consolidation & Intercompany
  
  
  
  • Support consolidation activities, including intercompany eliminations and adjustments.
  
  
  
  


• Policy & Controls
  
  
  
  • Support SOX compliance requirements related to financial reporting.
  
  
  • Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.


• 6+ years of accounting and SEC reporting experience, including public company exposure.


• Demonstrated technical expertise, including strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, consolidations, and SOX compliance requirements.


• Experience with financial statement preparation, consolidations, and XBRL tagging.


• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, consolidations, and internal controls.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, meet tight deadlines, and collaborate effectively across departments.


• High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.


• Excellent analytical, organizational, project management, and communication skills.


• High integrity and sound judgment in a regulated, national security environment.


• Strong written communication skills for SEC filings and accounting memos.


• Hands-on experience with XBRL/iXBRL tagging platforms and SEC filing systems (e.g. Workiva).


• Proficiency with financial reporting systems and ERP platforms.


• Active CPA license preferred


• Experience with Deltek Costpoint preferred