Manager, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

Advance Stores Company•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

The Manager, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting will demonstrate a solid understanding of reporting and disclosure requirements for a publicly traded company in the United States. The position/role has an expert understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC rules, provides technical updates and performs technical research as needed for all functions of the controllership, inclusive of writing technical accounting memos (i.e. white papers). This position will also provide oversight for share-based compensation accounting as well as reporting, internally and externally.

Requirements

Solid understanding and knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.
Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel and ERP skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, conflict solving and negotiation skills.
Extraordinary interpersonal skills to work in conjunction with other departments, vendors and internal and external customers.
Must be a team player who also works well independently.
Must be able to analyze data, draw conclusions, interpret results and communicate findings effectively.
Must be able to read, analyze, interpret and comprehend financial reports, and legal documents.
Must be able to communicate effectively in both an oral and written manner to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.
Must be able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to top management, external department heads, customers, clients and other employees.
Must be organized and meet or exceed deadlines.
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university
Certified Public Accountant license required
6+ years of experience with a Big 4 public accounting firm auditing a public company and/or in financial reporting for a publicly-traded company.

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing the preparation and accuracy of consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Ensure timely deliverables of internal and external reporting.
Interpret U.S. GAAP accounting standards and SEC guidance to determine the accounting and financial reporting treatment, including internal control considerations, for new material, and/or complex, unusual transactions or agreements.
Research technical accounting guidance and regulations, reach conclusions, prepare accounting memos/updates and concisely communicate accounting conclusions to the key stakeholders.
Interprets and communicates potential implementation impacts and applicability of emerging accounting and reporting rules being deliberated by the SEC, US GAAP, PCAOB or other regulations. For significant amendments, works with cross-functional teams to ensure impacts are captured, reported and disclosed completely and accurately.
Lead interactions with our external auditor and manage the annual audit and quarterly reviews.
Oversee and assist in preparation of other SEC filings, including certain Form 8-Ks and Form 4s required under the Section 16 rules.
Responsible for identifying opportunities to streamline the processes and implement as appropriate.
Assist in the preparation of Audit Committee and executive level presentations
Manage the share-based compensation accounting, ensuring accuracy of data and balances.
Responsible for the development and maintenance of narratives and control matrices for areas of responsibilities as required by Sarbanes-Oxley.
Other financial reporting tasks or analysis as assigned. Such tasks may include period close activities, quarterly board reporting, participation in debt/equity offerings and other review/documentation.