Financial Reporting and Internal Controls Leader

AvanSix•Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

1d•$95,000 - $142,600

About The Position

The Financial Reporting and Internal Controls Leader is responsible for timely preparation and review of external financial reporting, technical accounting research, accounting standard implementation, and supporting the organization’s SOX program and related internal controls framework. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and integrity across all SEC reporting and internal control processes while partnering closely with Finance leadership, Internal Audit, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
4+ years of relevant experience in accounting, audit, financial reporting, or internal controls (manufacturing environment preferred)
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements
CPA required or actively in progress
Experience with SEC financial reporting requirements, including filings and disclosures
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred
Experience with SAP/S4HANA preferred
Experience with Workiva (Wdesk) and/or AuditBoard preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation and review of external financial statements, footnote disclosures, and management discussion & analysis in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations
Lead planning and execution of SEC financial reporting requirements, including Form 10-Q, Form 10-K, Form 8-K, press releases, sustainability reporting, and proxy statements, ensuring all deadlines and review standards are met
Coordinate with management across the organization to gather and validate data supporting SEC filings
Support investor communications, including quarterly earnings releases and related presentations
Prepare and review supporting schedules and documentation for SEC filings
Support external audit and quarterly review processes
Assist in development, documentation, and implementation of accounting policies and internal control procedures
Research new accounting standards and assess applicability to the organization
Partner with the Corporate Controller, CFO, and Director of External Reporting on technical accounting matters and special projects
Provide guidance on accounting treatments and ensure consistency with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements
Lead and champion SOX compliance efforts across the organization
Collaborate with Internal Audit to monitor, test, and certify the effectiveness of the SOX framework
Partner with business and functional leaders to improve processes while maintaining strong internal controls
Lead remediation efforts for control deficiencies and ensure timely resolution
Conduct business process and entity-level control risk assessments
Provide training and support to strengthen control awareness across the organization