Manager, SEC Reporting

Woodward L'Orange•Fort Collins, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The SEC Reporting Manager manages the preparation, review, and filing of the company's quarterly, annual, and other SEC reports. The role oversees financial reporting, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring compliance with SEC regulations, accounting standards, and internal policies. The manager collaborates with FP&A and Investor Relations to prepare Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A), communicates with internal and external stakeholders about financial reporting, responds to inquiries, and resolves issues. The role also identifies and implements improvements to financial reporting processes and manages projects. Executive presence and comfort presenting to finance functions and the CFO are required. Woodward describes its workplace as committed to integrity, respect, accountability, humility, and professional and ethical standards. The company offers a total rewards package that includes annual cash bonus eligibility, retirement and stock contributions, insurance, paid leave, education reimbursement, and professional development opportunities. The position requires use of information subject to ITAR and/or EAR; applicants must be U.S. persons under those regulations or eligible to obtain required authorizations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
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 reporting and ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and internal policies.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and resolve reporting issues professionally.
Executive presence and comfort presenting to finance functions and the CFO.
Project management ability, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to use technology tools and software to manage financial data, communicate with stakeholders, and report internally and externally.
Must be a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR definitions 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 is also listed as preferred under the successful-candidate qualifications, though it is separately stated as required.

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, cash flow statements, and other financial reports 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 other finance functions and the CFO.
Identify and implement improvements to financial reporting processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Manage projects through planning, execution, and monitoring.
Analyze financial data, identify discrepancies or anomalies, and communicate findings clearly and concisely.
Collaborate with colleagues across departments and functions to achieve shared goals.

Benefits

Annual cash bonus opportunity for all members.
401(k) match of 4.5%.
Annual Woodward stock contribution of 5%.
Tuition reimbursement.
Training and 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 and Long Term Disability.
Member Optional Life.
Member referral bonus.
Spouse/Child Optional Life and Optional AD&D.
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending.
Voluntary benefits, including home and auto insurance discounts, whole life insurance, critical illness insurance, legal assistance, and military leave.