Financial Reporting Manager

Allient Inc. is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager to join our team at our Corporate Headquarters in Buffalo, New York.

About the role

The Financial Reporting Manager oversees all SEC external reporting requirements including preparation and filing of Form 10-K, 10-Q, Form 8-K, Proxy Statement, and other periodic governmental reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews SEC financial reporting and researches accounting issues related to debt and equity accounting.
• Researches and analyzes various technical accounting related issues, such as revenue recognition, stock option accounting, and the impact of emerging accounting pronouncements, producing logical, well-supported conclusions and recommendations, typically in writing.
• Assists in researching and implementing new accounting pronouncements and in compiling quarterly and annual financial statements in SEC required formats.
• Performs monthly internal financial reporting and creates schedules and planning as required.
• Leads the preparation of audit schedules and communication with independent auditors.
• Reviews work papers and schedules provided by clients and/or generated by internal staff.
• Prepares and conducts presentations to the company's Disclosure Committee and Audit Committee.
• Communicates with senior management during the quarterly and annual reporting periods.
• Coordinates with external auditors, legal counsel, investor relations, and/or other constituents, particularly as it relates to quarterly earnings.
• Provides technical accounting rule expertise and stays abreast of GAAP and SEC changes.
• Assists in SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) compliance and financial audits.
• Manages and mentors staff professional and personal growth with emphasis on opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required; Master's and CPA certification heavily preferred.
• 6–8 years of experience in accounting in a publicly traded company or large accounting firm.
• Excellent knowledge of US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations, combined with the ability to research and propose company positions on complex accounting issues.
• International accounting and issue recognition experience helpful.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.