Job Description:
As the Manager, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting you will have a hybrid role working with both the SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting clients' teams. This role will primarily be responsible for researching and documenting technical accounting analyses of complex transactions and preparing financial statement disclosures and related reporting under the U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP) to assist with completing required financial documents for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings and other regulatory requirements. You will also be responsible for assisting in the adoption of new accounting standards and the revision of accounting policies as well as assisting with financial reporting under International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS).
Responsibilities:
- Manage and prepare the external SEC financial statements and filing processes, including drafting of financial statements, equity roll forward, EPS calculation, footnotes, and Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A), completing SEC and GAAP checklists to include in quarterly reviewed and annually audited financial statements, ensuring compliance under U.S. GAAP and the SEC reporting requirements, as applicable
- Oversee technical accounting research and documentation of new accounting guidance, policies and procedures impacting the client's financial statements.
- Monitor the activities of all accounting standard setting bodies, including the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), the SEC, and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), and support analysis of the accounting and reporting effects of new standards.
- Research the accounting/disclosure requirements of new accounting standards and transactions, considering relevant accounting literature and the effect of the new standard or transaction on the client's accounting policies and financial documents.
- Work with clients and external auditors to collect information and input into the above referenced reports; coordinate, review and collect comments on the various drafts; prepare support files for all disclosures; challenge the appropriateness of disclosures; complete all relevant disclosure checklists and reporting questionnaires.
- Provide training, mentoring and participation in all aspects of external public company reporting
- Organize and communicate status related to assignments and projects
Successful candidates will have the following attributes and skills:
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely express ideas both verbally and in writing
- Strong attention to detail
- Complete discretion and confidentiality regarding sensitive information
- Ability to take initiative to identify, prioritize and implement all elements required for the team to fulfill responsibilities according to core strategic goals
- Ability to research and interpret accounting guidance and draft accounting memos to support conclusions, with support from technical accounting consultants as needed
- Strong analytical skills to solve problems effectively and creatively while maintaining a high level of flexibility, professionalism, and integrity
- Effectively address any issue in collaboration with others as appropriate and actively identify and prevent potential problems
- Ability to work well under pressure and effectively handle multiple, concurrent demands and appropriately prioritize responsibilities
- Ability to coordinate between various clients
- Strong US GAAP acumen and understanding of financial reporting (SEC, 10-K, 10-Q, proxys)
- Excellent organization and problem-solving skills and the ability to independently prioritize multiple tasks and bring projects to completion
- The ability to sustain productivity in a fast-paced environment, maintain composure and focus under pressure and deadlines
- A proactive approach to problem identification and remediation solutions, including the ability to interact and build relationships
Minimum qualifications:
- Eight (8) years of related progressive experience in public accounting or a mix in similar accounting field
- Proficiency with disaggregating, analyzing, and reconciling consolidated financial data in an accurate and timely manner
- Understanding of general accounting policies and procedures at a transaction level
- Candidate must have direct experience with SEC reporting (Regulation S-X and S-K) and preparation of financial statements and footnotes of public companies
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
The following are minimum required:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- Eight (8) years of relevant leadership experience, Big 4 or large regional experience preferred
- Experience leading teams and multiple projects
- Experience with SEC reporting, working with Workiva (WDesk) or similar SEC reporting tools
- Experience working with general ledger systems and reporting packages
- An active CPA, CA or equivalent
CohnReznick's CFO Accounting and Advisory team is experiencing high growth. We serve in a variety of industries for mid-size market clients. Upon joining our team, you will experience a culture that is dynamic, supportive, and inspiring. We collaborate for the benefit of our team and clients. Our culture is fun and fulfilling, where our team members care about making a difference in everything we do.