Manager of Financial Reporting

CFS; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Top notch benefits

Career advancement

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Manager of External Reporting to oversee the preparation and filing of SEC documents, GAAP assessments, and research on technical accounting issues. The role offers high visibility and opportunities to impact a growing organization with merger activity.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA certification, and proven experience in Form 10-Q/10-K, internal controls, and equity disclosures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA certification required
• Experience with Form 10-Q/10-K and SEC filings

Responsibilities

• Oversee SEC filings including Form 10-Q and 10-K
• Ensure GAAP compliance and leases/revenue recognition
• Research technical accounting issues and draft position papers
• Maintain internal controls over financial reporting (SOX)
• Support mergers and other ad-hoc reporting projects

Skills

GAAP knowledge

SEC filings experience

Technical research

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA

Job description

$130,000-$150,000 + bonus

Our client, a growing publicly traded company is looking to hire a Manager of External Reporting. This role will oversee preparation and filing of all financial-related SEC filings, and for researching and drafting up position papers on technical accounting issues. Great opportunity to make an impact with a growing company. This opportunity offers career advancement, development, and the ability to progress into other roles.

Why Work For The Company

• Stable and growing company- constantly acquiring new companies which creates additional opportunity.
• Smart and talented team
• Opportunity to make an impact and add value
• High visibility
• Several examples of internal promotion- opportunity to build your career, lots of upward mobility.
• Hybrid work schedule
• Top notch benefits

Primary Responsibilities Of The Manager Of Financial Reporting

• Interprets complex problems and solves them through established procedures (i.e., Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)) relating to revenue recognition and internally developed software and leases. Makes recommendations to executive management for action or changes to established methods. Adapts known methods to new situations as business needs change. Conducts technical research and analysis of accounting treatment.
• Ensure compliance with SEC reporting rules through the accurate and timely filing of required documents.
• Prepare/Review Form 10-Q, 10-K and other SEC filings including financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, statement of shareholders' equity, and statement of cash flows), footnote disclosures, and MD&A.
• Assist to develop, maintain, and ensure compliance with internal controls related to global accounting policies and new accounting and reporting guidance issued by the FASB and the SEC
• Prepare Press Release financials, including GAAP to Non-GAAP reconciliations.
• Research and draft position papers on technical accounting issues. Remain current on pending accounting guidance, evaluating the financial implications of proposed/new accounting pronouncements.
• Prepare equity-related calculations and disclosures, including share-based compensation expense, earnings per share and equity-related disclosures for inclusion in Form 10-Q and 10-K filings.
• Ensure compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX 404) by maintaining effective internal controls over our financial reporting process.
• Continuously strive to enhance and streamline reporting processes and controls.
• Provide support for ad-hoc projects, primarily related to M&A, systems implementations and revenue.

Specific Requirements For The Manager Of Financial Reporting

• B.S. or B.A. in Accounting
• CPA