Senior Manager of External Reporting and Technical Accounting

Southwest Accounting Resources, Inc; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Accounting Resources, Inc. seeks a Senior Manager of External Reporting and Technical Accounting in Tempe, AZ. You will lead SEC filings, ASC 842 lease accounting, and earnings communications while collaborating with legal and investor relations.

You will oversee fair value accounting, impairment tests, and SOX compliance, mentoring the accounting team and coordinating with auditors. Strong GAAP knowledge and public company experience are required.

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting or equivalent required.
• CPA with an active status preferred.
• 7+ years in Accounting/Finance.
• 3+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience in publicly held companies.
• 3-4+ years of public accounting experience (Big 4 preferred).
• Skilled in U.S. GAAP and SEC rules and regulations.
• Experience with XBRL tagging.
• Experience evaluating accounting pronouncements and position papers.
• Experience with Wdesk preferred.
• Highly motivated, detail oriented and team oriented with a can do attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Timely preparation and filing of annual and periodic SEC filings (10-K/10-Q) including data gathering and review coordination.
• Review lease contracts under ASC 842; prepare journal entries and reconcile lease accounts.
• Prepare/review quarterly earnings releases, investor relations data, and conference call scripts.
• Prepare other SEC filings (8-K) and assist with proxy statements.
• Analyze peer disclosures to improve consistency and lead disclosure improvements.
• Perform accounting research and provide training; communicate with auditors.
• Account for fair value of investment portfolio and SEC disclosures.
• Prepare quarterly earnings per share calculations.
• Oversee impairment testing for Goodwill and intangible assets.
• Review segment reporting and ensure SOX 404 compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Team oriented

Deadline driven

Education

BS in Accounting or equivalent

CPA - active status preferred

Tools

XBRL tagging

Wdesk

Job description

Senior Manager of External Reporting and Technical Accounting

• Tempe, AZ
• Accounting/Finance

Responsibilities:

• Timely preparation and filing of annual and periodic SEC filings on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, including development of timeline, gathering of data, updates to document, and coordination of review and approvals and review of XBRL tagging.
• Conversant with ASC 842, ability to review lease contracts, prepare journal entries and perform reconciliation of the lease accounts.
• Assist with the preparation/review of quarterly earnings press releases and financial statements, earnings conference call scripts and other financial data summaries for investor relations.
• Timely preparation and filing of other SEC filings on Forms 8-K, working with legal team as needed. Assist legal with the preparation and filing of the annual proxy statement.
• Analyze disclosures of competitors or other peer public companies in order to improve consistency and comparability. Work with legal, investor relations and management to assess potential changes/improvements and lead the preparation of disclosures.
• Assist in research for new transactions or accounting related issues. Prepare position papers and provide technical training to the accounting team as needed. Communicate with auditors.
• Responsible for accounting for fair value of the Company’s investment portfolio to assure proper balance sheet classification and SEC disclosures.
• Prepare the earnings per share calculation on a quarterly basis.
• Responsible for annual impairment testing for Goodwill and Intangible Assets
• Analysis and review of Segment Reporting
• Ensure SOX 404 compliance for areas of responsibility including the documentation and review of accounting policies and procedures.
• Adhoc duties as needed.

Background Required.

• BS in Accounting or equivalent is required
• CPA with an “active” status preferred
• 7+ years work experience in Accounting/Finance
• 3+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience in publicly held companies
• 3-4+ years of public accounting experience (Big 4 preferred)
• Skilled in U.S. GAAP and SEC rules and regulations
• Experience with eXtensible Business Reporting Language (“XBRL”) tagging
• Recent experience in evaluating accounting pronouncements and position papers
• Experience with Wdesk preferred
• Highly motivated, detail oriented and team oriented with a can do attitude
• Excellent critical thinking and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Must meet strict deadlines and effectively manage multiple priorities
• Clearly able to identify and initiate process improvements
• Takes initiative for continuous improvement
• Adjusts quickly to changing priorities