Senior Manager, External Reporting & Policy

Whirlpool Corporation; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Fitness reimbursement

Educational reimbursement

Kitchenettes

Barista Bar

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation in Benton Harbor is seeking a Senior Manager of External Reporting and Policies and Procedures to oversee Whirlpool’s external financial reporting processes. You will develop and maintain global financial policies, ensure SEC filings accuracy, and lead technical accounting guidance under US GAAP and SOX.

You will supervise preparation of financial statements, partner with internal and external auditors, and drive adoption of new accounting standards while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Active CPA (or equivalent local certification) is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in External Reporting, Technical Accounting, or Corporate Controllership within a large public company or Big Four.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and SOX; SEC reporting experience (10-K, 10-Q).
• Ability to present technical accounting concepts to senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and interpret global financial policies and procedures for US GAAP and SEC compliance.
• Lead the preparation, review, and filing of SEC documents (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K).
• Serve as global owner for technical accounting research on complex transactions (M&A) and write position papers.
• Partner with external auditors to support quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Maintain ICFR in accordance with SOX; assess impact of new accounting standards and drive adoption.

Skills

Presentation skills

Advisory skills

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting/Finance

Active CPA or CA

Tools

BlackLine

Job description

Whirlpool Corporation in Benton Harbor is seeking a Senior Manager of External Reporting and Policies and Procedures to oversee Whirlpool’s external financial reporting processes. You will develop and maintain global financial policies, ensure SEC filings accuracy, and lead technical accounting guidance under US GAAP and SOX.

You will supervise preparation of financial statements, partner with internal and external auditors, and drive adoption of new accounting standards while supporting