External Financial Reporting Manager

Fastenal•Winona, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Working as a Full-time External Financial Reporting Manager, you will lead a fast-paced team focused on external financial reporting, researching technical accounting requirements and analytical review of financial information. In this role, you will own the accuracy and timeliness of our external financial reporting, advise on complex technical accounting matters and partner with internal stakeholders to support the Company's reporting calendar and deliverables.

Requirements

Possess a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field
Possess 3 or more years of progressive accounting experience
Experience preparing and/or reviewing financial statements and footnote disclosures
Technical accounting experience, including researching and documenting complex accounting matters
Experience drafting accounting policies and evaluating new accounting standards
Working knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls over financial reporting
Prior experience coaching and developing accounting professionals
Prior experience leading a team and managing multiple deliverables against firm deadlines
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Excel
Highly motivated and self-directed, with strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision-making skills
Demonstrate strong organization, planning, prioritization skills, with attention to detail and a sense of urgency while managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Guam ONLY)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of SEC reporting requirements
Experience preparing, reviewing or supporting 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K filings
Experience preparing or reviewing MD&A
Public-company external reporting experience
Public accounting and/or external audit experience
CPA designation
Formal people-management experience
External audit coordination, including managing timelines and technical matters with auditors
Investor Relations experience, including earnings releases and investor materials
XBRL, taxonomy and EDGAR experience
Internal-control documentation and testing

Responsibilities

Directing the daily activities of the External Reporting team
Overseeing the preparation and review of external financial statements, footnote disclosures and MD&A, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable SEC reporting requirements
Overseeing SEC reporting and filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K and 8-K, proxy statements (DEF 14A), news releases and related supporting documentation
Overseeing XBRL tagging, taxonomy review and EDGAR submissions
Managing quarterly reporting timelines, governance disclosures and Investor Relations website updates, coordinating with senior leadership, board members, SEC counsel, external auditors and other service providers
Researching and documenting complex technical accounting matters, drafting accounting policies and evaluating the impact of new accounting standards, which may include system design and development
Overseeing internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), supporting a strong financial reporting control environment
Coordinating with external auditors on quarterly reviews and the annual audit, including technical accounting and disclosure matters
Partnering with Investor Relations on earnings releases and investor materials
Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and procedures across the reporting functions
Coaching and developing team members, building capability within the function and preparing team members for future opportunities
Leading special projects and other financial reporting initiatives as needed