Manager of Financial Reporting - Corporate Accounting

WesBanco Bank, Inc.•Wheeling, WV

About The Position

The SEC reporting manager will manage the end-to-end SEC reporting process for the Bank, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and banking regulatory requirement. This role is highly visible and will regularly engage with senior leadership, serving as a key contributor to external reporting strategy, disclosure governance, and investor-facing communications.

Requirements

Banking is a highly regulated industry and you will be expected to acquire and maintain a proficiency in the Bank's policies and procedures, and adhere to all laws, rules and regulations that are applicable to your conduct and the work you will be performing. You will also be expected to complete all assigned compliance training in a timely manner.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Thorough understanding of current accounting standards.
Ability to research and implement new accounting standards and regulations.
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects.
Candidate must have a solid understanding of GAAP and applicable regulations.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Detail oriented, quality and precision focuses.
Strong supervisory and management skills.
Proficient in Microsoft products including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Experience with large general ledger accounting systems, Peoplesoft experience is a plus.
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, required.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License strongly preferred, or active pursuit.
Minimum of four years of accounting or auditing experience required.
Experience with public company SEC reporting, required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in managing an accounting department, preferred.
Accounting experience within a large corporation is preferred.
Previous banking/financial services experience a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

Owns the end-to-end SEC reporting process for the Company, including planning, drafting, review, and timely filing of Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K, and other required filings.
Sets and manage the SEC reporting calendar and related close/disclosure workplan by establishing milestones, assigning ownership, and driving on-time execution across stakeholders.
Maintains strong disclosure controls and documentation standards, ensuring filings are accurate, consistent, and fully supportable.
Collaborates with Investor Relations and senior leadership to ensure market-facing communications are accurate, complete, and aligned to SEC disclosures.
Serves as a presenter to the Disclosure Committee, providing clear, concise summaries of key disclosure matters, judgement areas, reporting outcomes, and emerging issues.
Partners directly with senior executives (CFO, Controller, Legal, Investor relations) to resolve complex reporting topics and elevate the quality of external reporting and investor communications.
Prepares the quarterly non-standard journal entries package to the disclosure committee.
Leads the development, analysis, and maintenance of robust supporting documentation for external reporting disclosures, ensuring compliance with the Bank’s SOX framework.
Prepares and/or oversees critical reporting components (including the consolidated statement of cash flows) and related supporting schedules, including the completion of the quarterly disclosure checklist.
Leads coordination of quarterly reviews and annual audits related to SEC reporting and disclosures, including managing requests, preparing schedules, and resolving audit comments efficiently.
Maintains strong working relationships with external auditors and advisors, escalating and resolving issues in a timely, solutions-oriented manner.
Oversees and reviews monthly accounting and periodic statutory filings for the Company’s broker-dealer subsidiary (WesBanco Securities, Inc) and coordinate support for the related annual external audit.