Manager External Reporting

New Jersey Resources • Wall Township, NJ

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

New Jersey Resources is seeking a Manager External Reporting to manage the Company's external financial reporting program, including the quarterly and annual financial statements, in accordance with the U.S. GAAP and applicable Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations. This role will oversee related external reporting requirements, including defined benefit and 401k plan, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting, debt compliance, Green Bond management assertion and compliance reporting, and support for the annual proxy statement. The Manager will ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal control requirements, assist with the external audit process, and stay current on evolving SEC rules and GAAP updates. The position drives end-to-end planning and execution of internal and external deliverables to ensure accurate, on-time filings and communications.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting.
• 7+ years of managerial experience in a technical accounting and/or financial reporting role in a large public company.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, SEC and other regulatory accounting/reporting requirements and application.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and project planning skills, with the ability to proactively identify risks and prevent issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex information to diverse audiences, including senior management, business leaders, accounting managers, and auditors; independent thinker with a proactive mindset.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively, meet tight deadlines and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience managing, mentoring and developing staff.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of XBRL and Workiva (formerly WebFilings) strongly preferred.
• Big 4 public accounting experienced preferred; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license a plus.
• Experience in a utility or energy company strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation and filing of annual Form 10-K and quarterly Form 10-Q SEC reports, ensuring compliance, accuracy and timeliness.
• Review, analyze and prepare quarterly reporting calendars, coordinating deliverables from key stakeholders to meet SEC deadlines required disclosures for the footnotes to the financial statements and the management discussion and analysis (MD&A) to ensure compliance and accuracy of information.
• Prepare the quarterly reporting calendar and manage the timeline for deliverables from key personnel to ensure timely and accurate completion and filing of SEC reports.
• Oversee the preparation and review of quarterly and annual GAAP and SEC checklists.
• Calculate the weighted average shares outstanding, diluted shares, earnings per share and net financial earnings per share, and prepare the related disclosures.
• Research new transactions and evaluate the impact of new SEC and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) guidance; draft and/or oversee updates to disclosures in Form 10-Q and 10-K.
• Manage compliance with eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) requirements, including mapping, tagging, annual taxonomy migration, and ongoing updates to GAAP taxonomy changes.
• Partner with Finance, Tax, Treasury, Legal and other departments to obtain necessary information and analysis to support external reporting and audits; serve as a liaison to external auditors for 10-Q/K financial disclosures.
• Collaborate with the Sustainability Council and business operations to establish a reporting framework for ESG reporting, including data collection, internal controls, and preparation and review of the disclosures in accordance with applicable reporting standards (SASB, GRI, TCFD, etc.).
• Oversee the preparation of the management assertions and agreed upon procedures engagements associated with required reporting for Green Bond issuances.
• Contribute financial information and review the proxy statement for compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Prepare analytical support explaining business drivers, trends, and variances in operating results for inclusion in external reports and presentations to senior management.
• Oversee the preparation and audit of the employee benefit plan financial statements (pension, VEBA and 401k plans), including the filing of Form 11-K with the SEC for the 401k plan.
• Coordinate with Corporate Communications on earnings press releases and annual report to shareholders, and with Investor Relations on investor presentations.
• Review NJNG stand-alone quarterly and annual financial statements and coordinate on annual audit.
• Prepare, review and maintain covenant financial ratio calculations for bank compliance to Treasury department.
• Maintain SOX compliance for external reporting, including the completion of disclosure controls and procedures.

Benefits

• Day one medical coverage, including prescription, vision and dental plans
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Wellness perks, including free on and off site fitness centers and other programs
• A confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Vacation and company-paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements with many roles offering hybrid options

What This Job Offers

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