SEC Financial Reporting Manager

SpectrumCareers; Washington, Tacoma (District of Columbia, WA, MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SpectrumCareers is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager in Washington, DC area to lead SEC filings, consolidate financial statements, and coordinate with external auditors. You will drive monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, document complex accounting matters, and monitor GAAP/SOX changes to ensure accurate reporting.

The role requires 6+ years in accounting and strong communication, with preferred experience in defense, aerospace, or government contracting environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA required or strongly preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Experience with SEC reporting for a publicly traded company.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial statement preparation, and technical accounting.
• Strong understanding of SOX and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Experience with ASC 606 and complex revenue recognition.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight reporting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the preparation of the Company's quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, earnings release support, and other external reporting materials.
• Coordinate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including review of account reconciliations, journal entries, consolidation activities, and financial statement analysis.
• Research and document complex accounting matters and prepare technical accounting memoranda as needed.
• Monitor changes in U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements and assess their impact on the Company.
• Support accounting and reporting for complex transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, investments, leases, debt, stock compensation, contingencies, and other significant transactions.
• Oversee and support accounting for long-term government contracts and other complex revenue arrangements in accordance with ASC 606.
• Partner with Program Finance and Contracts to evaluate contract modifications, performance obligations, estimated costs at completion, contract assets and liabilities, loss contracts, and other contract-related accounting matters.
• Support the Company's internal control over financial reporting and SOX compliance activities, including control documentation, testing, remediation, and coordination with Internal Audit and external auditors.
• Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and financial reporting processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and automation of the financial close and reporting processes.
• Partner with FP&A, Program Finance, Tax, Treasury, Legal, and other functions on transactions and matters that have financial reporting implications.
• Assist with preparation of materials and analyses for senior finance leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Lead, develop, and mentor accounting team members and promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

SEC reporting

U.S. GAAP

SOX/internal controls

Financial analysis

Communication

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification (preferred)

Tools

Workiva

SAP

Oracle

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

A client of ours in the GovCon space is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager who will ideally have experience within the defense, aerospace, government contracting, professional services, or other long-term contract environments. The successful candidate will work closely with Corporate Accounting, FP&A, Program Finance, Contracts, Legal, Tax, Internal Audit, and external auditors to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the preparation of the Company's quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, earnings release support, and other external reporting materials.
• Coordinate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including review of account reconciliations, journal entries, consolidation activities, and financial statement analysis.
• Research and document complex accounting matters and prepare technical accounting memoranda as needed.
• Monitor changes in U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements and assess their impact on the Company.
• Support accounting and reporting for complex transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, investments, leases, debt, stock compensation, contingencies, and other significant transactions.
• Oversee and support accounting for long-term government contracts and other complex revenue arrangements in accordance with ASC 606.
• Partner with Program Finance and Contracts to evaluate contract modifications, performance obligations, estimated costs at completion, contract assets and liabilities, loss contracts, and other contract-related accounting matters.
• Support the Company's internal control over financial reporting and SOX compliance activities, including control documentation, testing, remediation, and coordination with Internal Audit and external auditors.
• Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and financial reporting processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and automation of the financial close and reporting processes.
• Partner with FP&A, Program Finance, Tax, Treasury, Legal, and other functions on transactions and matters that have financial reporting implications.
• Assist with preparation of materials and analyses for senior finance leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Lead, develop, and mentor accounting team members and promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA required or strongly preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Experience with SEC reporting for a publicly traded company.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial statement preparation, and technical accounting.
• Strong understanding of SOX and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Experience with ASC 606 and complex revenue recognition.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight reporting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Big Four or large public accounting firm experience.
• Experience in defense, aerospace, government contracting, or other long-term contract environments.
• Familiarity with FAR, CAS, DCAA, or DCMA requirements.
• Experience with percentage-of-completion or cost-to-cost revenue recognition.
• Experience with Workiva or similar SEC reporting platforms.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Deltek Costpoint, or other large ERP systems.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, or other complex corporate transactions.
• Prior experience managing or mentoring accounting professionals.