Manager Financial Reporting

Universal Technical Institute • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $95,000 - $126,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Overview Manages the company’s internal and external financial reporting obligations, including those with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Department of Education, while maintaining compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX). Additionally, performs technical accounting research and other ad hoc analysis. Pay Range: $95,000 - $126,000 What We Offer: Tuition Waiver : Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses Paid Time Off : Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible) Retirement Matching : 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days Paid Parental Leave : 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby Competitive Insurance : Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents Pet Insurance : Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA Health Plan Enrollment : Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment Responsibilities Manages the preparation of the company’s SEC documents including Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, and Form 8-K, while collaborating with business partners to ensure complete, accurate and timely filing. Manages the preparation of financial reporting documents required by the Department of Education and various state agencies. Manages the preparation of monthly financial, operational and statistical data reports for the Executive Leadership Team. Remains current on emerging accounting, reporting and disclosure standards by the FASB, SEC and the Department of Education, and communicates, trains and advises the organization as appropriate. Manages or performs technical accounting research and analysis, concluding on complex accounting issues and transactions as well as preparing related memorandums. Manages the relationship with the external auditors, including the annual audit and quarterly reviews. Ensure compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX 404) by maintaining effective internal controls over financial reporting and participates in annual risk assessment review. Establish/maintain a high performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff utilizing effective training, performance management and career-development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metrics Recognizes and rewards employee contributions and achievements Other duties as assigned Qualifications Education / Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required) Active CPA License (required) Minimum six years of public accounting, audit or business experience, including recent SEC reporting experience Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting (required) Project management and system implementation experience (preferred) Merger and Acquisition experience (preferred) Abilities Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 5 pounds or less 5% of the workday Must be able stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 5% or less of the workday Must be able to talk, see, hear, concentrate, think, learn and reason for all of the workday Must be able to sit and walk or otherwise move around for prolonged periods throughout the workday. Must be able to use a keyboard and do manual tasks for prolonged periods throughout the workday. Ability to influence without authority in a matrix organization Ability to collaborate throughout the organization Ability to build an effective team through coaching and mentoring Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential Ability to organize, plan, prioritize, and achieve results Work Environment Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment. This position is designated as Hybrid (combination of on campus and remote); Employees must meet minimum technical standards for eligibility and participation. Work environments may include exposure to student learning environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal-protective equipment. Employees must also be able to adhere to site-specific safety procedures. No Travel Required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)
• Active CPA License (required)
• Minimum six years of public accounting, audit or business experience, including recent SEC reporting experience
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting (required)
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 5 pounds or less 5% of the workday
• Must be able stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 5% or less of the workday
• Must be able to talk, see, hear, concentrate, think, learn and reason for all of the workday
• Must be able to sit and walk or otherwise move around for prolonged periods throughout the workday.
• Must be able to use a keyboard and do manual tasks for prolonged periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to influence without authority in a matrix organization
• Ability to collaborate throughout the organization
• Ability to build an effective team through coaching and mentoring
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential
• Ability to organize, plan, prioritize, and achieve results

Nice To Haves

• Project management and system implementation experience (preferred)
• Merger and Acquisition experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Manages the preparation of the company’s SEC documents including Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, and Form 8-K, while collaborating with business partners to ensure complete, accurate and timely filing.
• Manages the preparation of financial reporting documents required by the Department of Education and various state agencies.
• Manages the preparation of monthly financial, operational and statistical data reports for the Executive Leadership Team.
• Remains current on emerging accounting, reporting and disclosure standards by the FASB, SEC and the Department of Education, and communicates, trains and advises the organization as appropriate.
• Manages or performs technical accounting research and analysis, concluding on complex accounting issues and transactions as well as preparing related memorandums.
• Manages the relationship with the external auditors, including the annual audit and quarterly reviews.
• Ensure compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX 404) by maintaining effective internal controls over financial reporting and participates in annual risk assessment review.
• Establish/maintain a high performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff utilizing effective training, performance management and career-development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metrics
• Recognizes and rewards employee contributions and achievements
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Tuition Waiver : Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses
• Paid Time Off : Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible)
• Retirement Matching : 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days
• Paid Parental Leave : 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby
• Competitive Insurance : Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents
• Pet Insurance : Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA
• Health Plan Enrollment : Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees