Manager, SEC Reporting

Woodward, Inc.•Fort Collins, CO

1d•$109,000 - $174,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The SEC Reporting Manager manages the preparation, review, and filing of Woodward’s quarterly, annual, and other SEC reports. The role oversees financial reporting—including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements—in accordance with SEC regulations and accounting standards, and ensures reports comply with internal policies. The manager collaborates with FP&A and Investor Relations to prepare MD&A and communicates with internal and external stakeholders, responding to inquiries and resolving issues. The role requires executive presence and comfort presenting to finance functions and the CFO. It also identifies and implements improvements to financial reporting processes. Successful candidates typically have experience with share-based compensation accounting, including analyzing new plans and collaborating with HR Total Rewards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
Deep understanding of accounting principles and practices, SEC reporting requirements, and accounting standards.
Ability to manage preparation, review, and filing of SEC reports.
Ability to oversee financial statement preparation in compliance with SEC regulations and accounting standards.
Ability to stay current on financial regulations and ensure compliance with SEC regulations, accounting standards, and internal policies.
Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, including responding to inquiries and resolving issues professionally and promptly.
Project management skills, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
Analytical skills, including identifying discrepancies or anomalies in financial data and communicating findings clearly and concisely.
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and functions.
Ability to use technology tools and software to manage financial data, communicate with stakeholders, and report internally and externally.
Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
Must be a U.S. Person under ITAR/EAR or eligible to obtain all required authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with share-based compensation accounting, including analyzing new plans and collaborating with HR Total Rewards.
CPA preferred (also stated as required in the qualifications).

Responsibilities

Manage the preparation, review, and filing of quarterly, annual, and other SEC reports.
Collaborate with FP&A and Investor Relations to prepare MD&A.
Oversee preparation of balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements in compliance with SEC regulations and accounting standards.
Ensure financial reports comply with SEC regulations, accounting standards, and internal policies.
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders about financial reporting, respond to inquiries, and resolve issues in a timely and professional manner.
Present to finance functions and the CFO.
Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes and implement changes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Benefits

Annual cash bonus opportunity.
401(k) match of 4.5%.
Annual Woodward stock contribution of 5%.
Tuition reimbursement and training/professional development opportunities.
12 paid holidays.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance upon date of hire.
Vacation, sick time, vacation buy-up, short-term disability, and bereavement leave.
Paid parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
Member life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, and optional life insurance.
Member referral bonus.
Spouse/child optional life and optional AD&D insurance.
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Voluntary benefits including home and auto insurance discounts, whole life insurance, critical illness insurance, legal assistance, and military leave.