A global, publicly traded company is seeking a Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & External Reporting. This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to stay close to SEC reporting and technical accounting while also having exposure to broader accounting initiatives, complex transactions, and strategic projects. The role will play a key part in the company’s external reporting process while serving as a technical accounting resource across the organization.
Position Highlights:
- Not just an SEC reporting position! You'll havemeaningful exposure to technical accounting, complex transactions and strategic projects.
- Clear path to Assistant Controller! Anticipated progression within 1.5-2 years.
- High visibility with the CAO, CFO, executive leadership and Board.
- Opportunity to work on M&A, acquisitions/divestitures, new accounting standards and other complex accounting matters.
- The leadership team is focused on automating repetitive reporting work, allowing the team to spend more time on higher-value projects.
- Oversee a high performing and developed team.
- 3 days onsite, you pick which days.
What You'll Do:
- Lead the preparation and coordination of 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K and Proxy filings, including financial statements, disclosures and MD&A.
- Research and evaluate complex U.S. GAAP and SEC accounting matters and document conclusions through technical accounting memos/whitepapers.
- Provide technical accounting guidance across areas including revenue recognition, derivatives and hedging, pensions, stock compensation, impairment, acquisitions and divestitures.
- Monitor new accounting standards and SEC guidance and lead implementation across the organization.
- Develop and maintain company-wide accounting policies and procedures.
- Partner with Corporate Accounting, Global Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, HR, IT and other functions on accounting and reporting matters.
- Serve as a key contact for internal and external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
- Support SOX compliance and related control initiatives.
- Lead initiatives focused on automation, simplification, standardization and modernization of accounting and reporting processes.
- Provide updates on significant accounting matters and new guidance to senior leadership and the Board.
- Manage and develop a small team of high-performing accounting professionals.
What They're Looking For
- CPA required.
- 7+ years of relevant public accounting and/or industry experience.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to research, interpret and document conclusions related to complex GAAP and SEC matters.
- Experience with public-company SEC filings, either as an auditor, preparer or both.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across functions and levels of the organization.
- Strong project and time-management skills.
- Comfortable working independently while also collaborating across a global organization.
- Workiva experience is a plus, but not required.