Financial Reporting Manager

Plante Moran•Southfield, MI

4d•$104,000 - $181,500•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Financial Reporting Manager in our Internal Accounting department. This role oversees some of our international entities and the Firm’s employee benefit plans. The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting expertise, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and critical thinking skills to navigate complex financial reporting requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field is required.
8+ years of Financial Accounting or Controller/Assistant Controller Experience
CPA or CPA in process required
Strong accounting skills, including proficiency with accounting life-cycles and experience in Financial Statement Preparation (Income Statements and Balance Sheets), Journal Entries, Writing White Papers, Financial Analysis, etc.
Strong attention to detail and enjoyment in being a hands-on manager. Must be able to dig into accounts and financial information to find solutions.
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data from multiple countries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local standards

Nice To Haves

MBA with corporate/industry experience preferred
Knowledge of international transactions/accounting preferred
Familiarity with transfer pricing, intercompany transactions, foreign currency transactions, translation, and financial reporting for international subsidiaries or affiliates preferred
Knowledge of benefit plan administration and audits preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee some of the Firm’s international entities and other assigned entities.
Oversee the preparation of workpapers, financial statements and management reports for assigned entities.
Perform variance and trend analysis on actual versus plan results.
Oversee the preparation of the Annual Financial Plan (Budget) for assigned entities.
Prepare presentations and reporting for assigned entity board meetings as needed.
Support the completion of tax workpapers and local returns for assigned entities.
Support the Firm’s employee benefit plans (401k, pension and cash balance plan), including review of quarterly reconciliations, overseeing preparation for and coordination of the annual external audits, and other various accounting activities.