Accounting and Reporting Manager

Essential Functions

• Manages and develops 1 - 2 direct reports
• Oversee contracts and ongoing relationships with third-party valuation consultants and manages the preparation of the quarterly fair value analyses
• Reviews journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
• Leads the stand-alone legal entity analysis of monthly financial results by providing direction to the loan and pool accountants
• Analyzes financial results, investigates variances, and provides insights to management
• Identifies opportunities to streamline accounting processes and strengthen control environments
• Leads the documentation and enhancement of internal controls over financial reporting including assessing the financial statement risks and mapping to the controls that mitigate the risk
• Maintains the operating effectiveness of controls through testing, identification of gaps, and implementation of remediation plans
• Develops and maintains accounting policies, procedures, and process documentation
• Responsible for the SOC 1 audit through collaboration with Aqua control owners and external auditors
• Promotes partnerships with external auditors and compliance teams to support financial statement audit and regulatory examinations
• Maintains awareness of emerging accounting standards and assesses their impact on the company
• Supports system implementations, upgrades, and automation initiatives
• Collaborates closely with IT, finance, sales, and operations to ensure accurate controls are in place and operating effectively

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, or commensurate work experience required
• CPA required
• 6 years of progressive accounting experience, including handling complex accounting areas
• 2 years of people management experience required
• Public accounting experience preferred (Big 4 or mid-tier ideal), especially in audit or advisory roles
• Demonstrated experience implementing, evaluating, and strengthening internal controls over financial reporting
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal control frameworks, and financial reporting requirements
• Excellent reasoning and critical thinking skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Proficient in the utilization of Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working with large sets of data and advanced Excel skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, visualize, talk, hear, and handle or touch objects or controls.
• The employee may occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 20 pounds.
• This position is an office-based position where you must be able to sit for long periods of time.
• The employee will be working on a computer 90% of the time.