External Reporting Manager

Kforce•Parsippany, NJ

57d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kforce's client, a leading New Jersey-based industrial company, seeks an External Reporting Manager. The External Reporting Manager will be responsible for the preparation of external financial reports, as well as preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports. Please note - hybrid schedule (3 days in office).

Requirements

CPA with 8 or more years of overall accounting/financial reporting experience
Public company experience required; Big 4 a plus
Working knowledge of financial accounting standards including FASB, EITF, SEC and PCAOB pronouncements
Strong understanding of GAAP and corporate accounting policies and ability to evolve processes to keep in step with the business strategy and growth
Understanding of cash flow statement with the ability to own the cash flow statement process on a monthly basis, in liaison with different departments such as treasury, operations accounting and corporate accounting to be able to understand and differentiate the flows of cash activities
Team player with strong analytical, project management, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
Flexibility to work overtime during peak periods

Responsibilities

Prepare periodic financial filings for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and relevant SEC regulations
Prepare footnotes to financial statements
Prepare and coordinate financial information contained in quarterly earnings and press releases
Perform detailed review of all filings, to ensure accuracy
Work with the external and internal auditors, legal counsel, treasury, FP&A, operations, accounting staff and executive management
Prepare and provide input on Audit Committee presentations
Review peer company filings for best practices
Lead, coordinate and participate in ESG reporting preparation process and prepare disclosures in coordination with the Sustainability group
Prepare debt covenant calculations
Review annual employee benefit plan reports for accuracy
Perform technical accounting research and conclude on complex accounting issues through discussions with management and preparation of memorandum as necessary