Senior Manager Financial Reporting

Harmer; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmer is assisting in identifying a Senior Manager of Financial Reporting for our client. This role offers high visibility with senior leadership, serving as the key accounting resource on complex matters and strategic initiatives across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in financial reporting with strong technical accounting, consolidation experience, and a background in public accounting. Energy/utilities/infrastructure sector experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA strongly preferred and a clear understanding of US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements and related reporting under US GAAP.
• Serve as a technical accounting resource, researching complex matters and drafting memos.
• Support acquisitions, business combinations, and strategic initiatives from an accounting perspective.
• Partner with finance and operations leadership to address accounting matters and provide insights.
• Collaborate with external auditors on financial reporting and technical accounting matters.
• Identify opportunities to enhance reporting, accounting policies, processes, and internal controls.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and accounting transformation initiatives.

Skills

Technical accounting

US GAAP knowledge

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

Harmer has been engaged by our client to identify a Senior Manager, Financial Reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accounting professional who enjoys complex accounting matters and wants to make an impact beyond traditional financial reporting. The role offers significant visibility with senior leadership, broad responsibilities, and the opportunity to influence financial reporting and accounting initiatives across the organization. We welcome you to apply!

Opportunity Highlights:

• Highly visible role with direct exposure to senior and executive leadership
• Opportunity to serve as a key technical accounting resource, providing guidance on complex accounting matters and strategic business initiatives
• Broad exposure across financial reporting, technical accounting, consolidations, and transaction-related accounting
• Significant autonomy and ownership without direct people management responsibilities
• Opportunity to improve reporting processes, strengthen accounting policies, and contribute to meaningful projects beyond the traditional close cycle
• Strong benefits package, including employer-paid medical coverage options, generous PTO, and paid holidays

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements and related reporting in accordance with US GAAP
• Serve as a technical accounting resource, independently researching complex matters and developing accounting positions and technical memos
• Support acquisitions, business combinations, and other strategic initiatives from an accounting perspective
• Partner with finance and operational leadership to address accounting matters and provide financial insights
• Work closely with external auditors on financial reporting and technical accounting matters
• Identify opportunities to enhance financial reporting, accounting policies, processes, and internal controls
• Participate in cross-functional projects and accounting transformation initiatives

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA strongly preferred
• 5+ years of financial reporting experience, including strong technical accounting and consolidation expertise; ideally a background within Public Accounting.
• Experience within the energy, utilities, or infrastructure sectors
• Proven ability to independently research technical accounting matters and draft accounting memos
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently and interact effectively with senior leadership