Sr Manager, Financial Reporting

Job Description:

The Senior Manager, Financial Reporting leads the organization’s external financial reporting and technical accounting activities to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial disclosures. This role supports departmental and enterprise objectives by overseeing regulatory reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and providing expert accounting guidance on complex transactions. The position partners cross‑functionally to ensure consistent application of accounting standards and high‑quality financial communication. The Senior Manager also develops and leads a team responsible for financial reporting and technical accounting functions.

Primary Duties

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Leads the planning, preparation, review, and filing of all required external financial reports in compliance with regulatory and accounting standards.
• Oversees the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial statements, footnotes, management discussion and analysis, and related disclosures.
• Serves as a technical accounting resource by researching complex accounting matters, developing accounting position documentation, and advising leadership on financial implications.
• Leads the adoption and implementation of new accounting standards and ensures consistent application across the organization.
• Oversees external audit activities and serves as the primary point of contact with independent auditors.
• Maintains effective internal controls over financial reporting and drives continuous improvement in reporting processes and controls.
• Partners with finance, legal, tax, treasury, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and consistent financial information and disclosures.
• Provides financial reporting and accounting insights to senior leadership to support strategic decision‑making.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Hires, trains, coaches, counsels, and evaluates performance of direct reports.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline; 8+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting, technical accounting, or public accounting within a regulated or public company environment, or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Certified Public Accountant certification preferred.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Prior experience in public accounting and public company reporting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and regulatory financial reporting requirements.
• Strong understanding of internal controls over financial reporting and audit processes.
• Ability to evaluate complex accounting issues and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex financial information clearly to leadership.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to lead teams, manage deadlines, and prioritize multiple initiatives in a fast‑paced environment.

Essential Mental and Physical Functions:

• Ability to perform effectively in a deadline‑driven and detail‑oriented work environment.
• Strong analytical reasoning, decision‑making, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively across teams.
• Ability to perform standard office functions, including prolonged sitting, reviewing financial documents, and using office equipment.

Work Environment:

• Perform all tasks on‑site in an office or corporate facility setting.
• Occasional visits to operational or manufacturing facilities with exposure to varying temperatures, dust, or chemical fumes.
• Regular interaction and collaboration with finance, audit, legal, and executive leadership teams.
• Occasional travel may be required to support audits, site visits, or special projects.
• Compliance with all applicable safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.