Financial Reporting and Internal Controls Leader

AdvanSix • Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

2d • $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

Benefits

• We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being
• Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Hired applicants will be eligible for paid holidays, paid time off including vacation, eligibility to purchase company stock, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K with a competitive company match.
• Hired applicants will be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings account eligibility, employer-provided short term disability benefits, eligibility to purchase long term disability benefits, employer-provided basic life insurance and eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees