SEC Reporting Manager

About the role

The SEC Reporting Manager at GXO is responsible for leading the preparation and timely filing of all external financial reports, supporting the review and tie out of financial information within quarterly Shareholders' deliverables, and maintaining and enhancing internal controls over financial reporting to ensure compliance with SOX.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and timely filing of all external financial reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and other required government filings.
• Support the review and tie out all financial information within the quarterly Shareholders’ deliverables, investor materials, debt covenant calculations, statutory financial documents, and any other financial info in the earnings release documents to support the earnings call and additional needs of the Investor Relations team.
• Support the research around our complex accounting issues for significant transactions to ensure all significant and unusual transactions are properly reported and disclosed in our filings.
• Prepare various technical accounting memos and analyses, including impairment of assets, derivatives, issuance of debt, etc.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting to ensure compliance with the SOX. Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors during quarterly reviews and the annual audit, helping to manage the audit process and fulfill information requests.
• Partner with various teams, including FP&A, Legal, Tax, and Investor Relations, to provide accounting guidance and ensure consistent financial reporting.
• Identify and implement improvements to the financial reporting process to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness. This includes leveraging financial reporting software like Workiva or similar platforms.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting, external audit, and/or accounting at a public company.
• CPA license.
• Deep and current knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX compliance. Experience with financial reporting software (e.g., Workiva), ORACLE/HFM, and automation tools is a significant plus.
• Exceptional diligence, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• A passion for developing and sharing knowledge around critical reporting areas to the business.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex accounting and reporting concepts for a non-technical audience.
• Absolute discretion and confidentiality regarding sensitive information.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience with financial reporting software (e.g., Workiva), ORACLE/HFM, and automation tools is a significant plus.

Skills

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Experience with financial reporting software (e.g., Workiva).
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Full health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Disability
• Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan

Pay

Competitive compensation.

Schedule

Hybrid out of Greenwich CT.