Job Description

Job Description

External Financial Reporting Manager

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented External Financial Reporting Manager to lead and manage critical aspects of our external financial reporting processes. This role is pivotal within our finance and accounting team, ensuring compliance with SEC reporting requirements and U.S. GAAP standards. With visibility across senior leadership, this position offers the opportunity to provide meaningful insights while shaping efficient and accurate reporting practices in a dynamic and fast-paced public company environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation and filing of quarterly and annual SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K), ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with reporting standards.
• Prepare and review the Company's Earnings Releases (8-K) and related documentation, including Earnings Call Scripts.
• Lead the preparation and review of financial statements, disclosures, and supporting documentation in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to address and resolve reporting-related queries and issues.
• Conduct technical accounting research on complex matters and ensure adherence to internal control policies and SOX compliance.
• Manage the preparation of XBRL-tagged financial data for SEC filings using reporting software.
• Assist in reviewing proxy statements, press releases, and other external financial communications.
• Provide key support to auditors during internal and external audits, responding to inquiries and supplying detailed analysis.
• Contribute to reporting process improvements and lead initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stay abreast of emerging accounting pronouncements and SEC reporting developments to ensure compliance.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of direct SEC reporting experience within a public company or public accounting firm.
• Certification: CPA certification required (or in progress).
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting regulations, and financial disclosure requirements.
• Proficiency in SEC reporting software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Adobe).
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet tight deadlines during reporting cycles.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to research, analyze, and resolve accounting and reporting issues independently.
• Willingness to work additional hours during peak reporting periods as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with XBRL tagging and related systems.
• Previous experience implementing or enhancing financial reporting tools and processes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and senior management.

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on our external reporting processes while growing your career in a team-oriented and supportive environment. If you are a motivated finance professional with a passion for regulatory excellence, we encourage you to apply!

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