Manager, Financial Reporting

Lead the preparation and oversight of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for a global food manufacturing organization with operations across the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation of quarterly and annual external financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP requirements.
• Oversee monthly and quarterly internal reporting, including preparation and review of consolidated financial statements.
• Ensure accuracy of the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
• Maintain schedules and supporting documentation for consolidations and financial statements.
• Support timely and accurate completion of month-end activities, including journal entry postings and review of balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Oversee foreign currency translation and U.S. GAAP conversion of foreign subsidiaries.
• Perform analysis of key financial metrics and financial variances.
• Maintain technical expertise and knowledge of U.S. GAAP; research accounting guidance to determine appropriate reporting requirements.
• Perform monthly intercompany reconciliation, profit elimination, and consolidation.
• Lead preparation of quarterly debt compliance calculations and documentation.
• Support the year-end audit, including direct interaction with independent auditors.
• Serve as a SAP super-user.
• Continuously evaluate and improve internal controls.
• Manage the preparation and filing of government census reports.
• Assist with due diligence, integration, and other projects related to acquisitions, expansions, or special projects.
• Provide support to outside departments as needed.
• Manage and develop direct reports, including hiring, disciplinary actions, and performance evaluations.
• Develop functional responsibilities of direct reports to ensure best-in-class output.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required.
• Minimum of 8 years of consolidation and financial reporting experience, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Relevant experience with a Big 4 public accounting firm preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial analysis, including G/L account reconciliation, forecast and trend analysis, and budget-to-actual analysis.
• Experience with SAP/BPC is an advantage.

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, OneNote).
• Proficient in researching and applying accounting principles and concepts.
• Detail-oriented with strong critical thinking skills.
• Self-directed with the ability to work with limited supervision.
• Superior communication, collaboration, and team-building skills.
• Strong leadership and management skills; ability to challenge assumptions and ideas.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Collaborative with the ability to build and foster cross-departmental relationships.

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based work environment.
• Regular use of a computer and standard office equipment.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds at times.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $95,938.00 – $178,010.00. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings options.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Educational assistance.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.