Manager, Financial Reporting

Veolia•Paramus, NJ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Reporting Manager is a critical role responsible for overseeing the company's financial reporting, external audit coordination, and accounting policy framework. This position serves as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external auditors, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and Board reporting. The role requires strong technical accounting expertise, exceptional organizational skills to manage complex reporting calendars and deadlines, and a commitment to continuous process improvement and internal control compliance. The ideal candidate brings proven leadership capabilities in team development, a detail-oriented approach to financial close processes, and the ability to implement and maintain robust accounting policies that drive clarity and consistency across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting.
CPA with at least 6+ years of experience with a Big 4 or national accounting firm, with heavy exposure to SEC, financial reporting and internal controls; or a combination of public accounting and industry experience.
An excellent knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS rules and regulations is required combined with the ability to research and propose company positions on complex accounting issues.
Proven people management experience with demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop accounting professionals.
Strong coaching and performance management skills with a track record of building high-performing teams.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate across all levels of the organization.
Ability to delegate effectively while maintaining accountability for team deliverables.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity.
Ability to execute and follow-through to completion and documentation.
Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of regulated utilities accounting and ASC 980 is highly desirable.
Knowledge of PeopleSoft and Oracle FCCS consolidation system is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare / Review Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Reports to the Board of Directors and manage the internal review for these documents.
Prepare / Review quarterly and annual audited financial statements.
Create and maintain Monthly Closing Calendar to inform parties of necessary deadline adherence for the following processes: financial close, Board of Directors Package and monthly reporting to the parent company in Europe.
Manage communications with external auditors on external financial statements and accounting issues to ensure auditor agreement with company decisions on accounting and reporting disclosures and issues.
Assist in the coordination of annual audit and interim activities of external auditors.
Create, implement and maintain comprehensive accounting policy documents to improve clarity and consistency.
Implement and maintain reporting procedures to comply with internal control requirements.
Perform continuous assessment of the close process and process re-engineering to reduce the timing to close the financial period.
Support month end and year end closing.
Train and supervise two team members in the financial reporting group.
Assists in developing and implementing continued training for professional accounting team members.
Participate in other projects as required.