Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting
Job Description
The Senior Manager, Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing complex technical accounting matters and coordinating external financial reporting. Primary responsibilities in this role include researching and concluding on all technical accounting matters and ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting under U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations. This position will consult often with relevant stakeholders including the CFO, CAO, external and internal auditors, lines of business, business development, legal and subsidiary personnel among others. The Sr. Manager will also update, integrate and maintain enterprise-wide accounting policies and act as a liaison to all subsidiaries on policies and technical accounting matters / SOX.
Technical Accounting
- Research, interpret, and implement new accounting standards (ASC updates), including drafting technical accounting memos and white papers.
- Own and maintain global accounting policies, ensuring consistent application.
- Advise management on accounting implications of strategic transactions and non-routine activities.
- Support the business development team in reviewing and providing guidance with mergers and acquisitions, and licensing contracts.
- Consult with external auditors for technical accounting and reporting matters.
- Understand SOX 404 requirements and keep abreast of changes to requirements.
- Plan and execute the on-going reassessment of control design to facilitate ongoing SOX effort; facilitate continuous reduction of manual controls.
- Participate in the annual SOX planning and scoping and assessment of control effectiveness.
SEC Reporting
- Lead preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and related disclosures.
- Maintain global financial reporting, statutory reporting and consolidation close calendars.
- In addition, manage the statutory reporting tracker to ensure compliance with all local statutory requirements and deadlines.
- Cook up earnings release and quarterly reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
- Partner with Legal, Investor Relations, and external auditors on disclosure requirements and filing matters.
- Monitor SEC rules, interpretive guidance, and industry best practices to enhance reporting quality.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA required
8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or SEC reporting roles
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and financial consolidations
Strong technical writing skills for accounting memos and disclosures
Knowledge of global consolidation process a plus
Experience managing audits and working with external auditors
Patient experience a plus
Experience working in a Windows environment.
Proficient in MS Office Suite, particularly MS Excel.
Experience with XBRL
Experience with SAP preferred
Knowledge Detailed knowledge and understanding of U.S. GAAP & SOX 404
Skills & Abilities
- Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Strong organizational and project management skills; demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels of the organization
- Able to operate at a detailed level without losing sight of the big picture
- Action oriented; thrives in a dynamic environment; willing to take the initiative when the opportunity presents itself
- Analytical thinker, with a strong background in accounting processes and data flows
- Flexible/team player; comfortable changing directions mid-stream; understands the importance of achieving team objectives.
- Able to research and address complex technical issues and convey conclusions to various stakeholders.
Physical Requirements
Ability to work in an office environment (sit/stand).
Hybrid model (3-day in office).
Benefits
Keenova offers employees a Total Rewards package which includes competitive pay and benefits. To learn more about our Total Rewards benefits please visit: Keenova Careers | Serve and Grow with Purpose | Keenova