Senior Manager, External Reporting and Controls

MWC de México, S. de R.L. de C.V.; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. (CVG) seeks a Senior Manager of External Reporting and Controls to lead SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP compliance, and the SOX 404 program. This senior role interfaces with the VP Corporate Controller, CAO, external auditors, and cross‑functional partners across Finance, Operations, and IT.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of progressive accounting and reporting experience, with public company and manufacturing sector exposure, and CPA credentials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA certification required.
• 8–10 years of progressive accounting and reporting experience, with public accounting and public company background.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage external SEC reporting (10-K/10-Q/8-K) and ensure GAAP compliance across filings.
• Lead technical accounting research on revenue, inventory, leases, and stock-based compensation; help set policies.
• Oversee Internal Controls & SOX 404, drive remediation and coordinate with audits and process owners.
• Coordinate external audit process and prepare audit committee materials.

Skills

Public company reporting

SOX 404 experience

Manufacturing industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Job description

Position Summary

Senior Manager of External Reporting and Controls is responsible for all aspects of SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP compliance, and internal controls over financial reporting (SOX 404). The ideal candidate combines public company reporting experience with strong technical knowledge and a practical understanding of the manufacturing industry. This highly visible position reports to the VP, Corporate Controller and CAO and will interact with other senior leadership, external auditors, and cross‑functional partners across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Tax, Legal, and IT.

Key Responsibilities

• External Financial Reporting (SEC): Own and manage the preparation and filing of quarterly and annual SEC reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, earnings releases). Coordinate the disclosure process across departments including Operations, Legal, Investor Relations, and HR. Maintain compliance with SEC and U.S. GAAP disclosure requirements and ensure consistency across all filings and communications. Drive continuous improvements in the financial reporting process through automation, system enhancements, and process streamlining.
• Technical Accounting: Lead research and documentation of complex accounting issues including revenue recognition, inventory costing, long-lived asset impairment, leases, derivatives and stock-based compensation. Analyze and advise on technical implications of special projects, operational changes, capital projects, product launches, and M&A activity. Develop and maintain corporate accounting policies and ensure consistent application across manufacturing locations. Monitor developments from the FASB, SEC, and other regulatory bodies; evaluate and implement new standards.
• Internal Controls & SOX 404 Compliance: Oversee the company’s internal control framework related to financial reporting, including monitoring through use of AuditBoard. Coordinate with internal and external audit and process owners to assess design and effectiveness of controls and evaluate severity of deficiencies as necessary. Drive remediation of control deficiencies and proactively address control gaps in operational processes. Support process improvements and standardization efforts across plant and corporate finance teams.
• Audit and Compliance: Lead external audit process including coordination of PBC requests and auditor communications. Provide audit support for technical accounting matters and disclosure decisions. Prepare and review quarterly audit committee materials.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA required.
• Experience: Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive accounting and reporting experience, with a mix of public accounting (Big 4 or large regional firm) and public company industry experience, ideally in the manufacturing sector.

CVG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Visa Sponsorship

At this time, we are not providing sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the country of the job posting location on a full-time basis.

Commercial Vehicle Group (CVG) is a global supplier with diverse design, engineering, and manufacturing capabilities, partnering with customers across multiple industries to meet the needs of an increasingly automated and more environmentally conscious world.