Manager External Reporting & Technical Accounting

Atmus•Nashville, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, External Reporting and Technical Accounting leads the preparation and submission of the company's financial results to external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations and SOX controls and evaluates complex accounting and non-routine transactions to ensure the company’s accounting policies are in compliance with evolving standards. This role is on-site with flexibility, located in Nashville, TN. Sponsorship for employment visa status will NOT be provided now or in the future.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, strongly preferred.
4–8+ years of SEC reporting, accounting, or related experience.
Big 4 public accounting experience, strongly preferred.
Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
Advanced research skills using applicable accounting literature.
Ability to communicate complex issues to non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in financial reporting software such as Workiva (Wdesk) or ActiveDisclosure, preferred.
Experience with XBRL tagging and review, preferred.
Experience with large ERP systems like Oracle or SAP, preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation and review of periodic filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and annual proxy statements.
Draft complex financial statements, footnote disclosures, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A).
Research and document technical accounting positions on new pronouncements or complex transactions, such as M&A, stock-based compensation, expense disaggregation and revenue recognition.
Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors, managing the delivery of audit requests and resolving technical reporting and accounting issues.
Maintain and serve as a champion for internal controls over financial reporting to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Section 404.
Partner with the Investor Relations team to ensure consistency between SEC filings and quarterly earnings releases and investor presentations.
Partner with Legal and other functions to drive excellence in External Reporting.
Partner with Treasury, Legal, Corporate Development and others to assess the accounting implications of proposed deals, contracts and other areas of complexity.
Monitor emerging accounting standards (e.g., FASB, SEC pronouncements) and lead implementation efforts, including impact assessments and cross-functional training.