SEC Reporting Manager

Vertiv Group•Westerville, OH

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY The Manager, SEC Reporting will primarily focus on coordinating the gathering and assembling of information required for Vertiv’s external reporting requirements. The person in this position will lead a small team to prepare and analyze financial information, provide technical accounting guidance, ensure internal control procedures are in place and maintain SOX compliance. RESPONSIBILITIES This role is responsible for coordinating the preparation of financial and business-related analyses and research in such areas necessary for the creation of all SEC reporting requirements. Oversee the preparation and review of financial reporting documents, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K and related XBRL documents, and ensure they are filed on a timely basis with the SEC. Ensure that financial statements provide transparency and fairly report the Company’s results and financial condition. Support Investor Relations and Corporate Communications in the creation of earnings releases, investor materials, and responses to analyst questions. Keep current with SEC developments and changes in our business and industry to ensure that their effects are properly reflected in the SEC filings and other deliverables. Responsible for providing technical expertise and leadership to the finance organization on the treatment of accounting issues, implementation of new accounting standards and compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC, and PCAOB regulations. Ensure internal control procedures are in place and maintain SOX compliance. Coordinates the preparation of annual 401k financial statements. Manage the annual external audit and quarterly review processes by coordinating efforts and requirements of financial reporting and the external auditor. Develop and maintain key relationships with other Accounting functions, Finance, IT, Legal, and HR, and provide support and expert guidance for special projects and programs. Support ad hoc projects as required. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications: (education, experience level, knowledge, skills, designations/certifications). Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. CPA is preferred. 7+ years experience in public accounting or relevant experience. Big 4/Regional Public accounting experience is strongly preferred. Experience in SOX control execution and documentation. Strong knowledge and understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC Rules and Regulations. Strong research skills and ability to form opinions/interpretations on accounting standards. Very proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applications. Outstanding presentation, reporting and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Big 4 public accounting – specifically audit function PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS N/A TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED Some overnight travel may be required

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
7+ years experience in public accounting or relevant experience.
Experience in SOX control execution and documentation.
Strong knowledge and understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC Rules and Regulations.
Strong research skills and ability to form opinions/interpretations on accounting standards.
Very proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applications.
Outstanding presentation, reporting and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

CPA is preferred.
Big 4/Regional Public accounting experience is strongly preferred.
Big 4 public accounting – specifically audit function

Responsibilities

Coordinating the preparation of financial and business-related analyses and research in such areas necessary for the creation of all SEC reporting requirements.
Oversee the preparation and review of financial reporting documents, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K and related XBRL documents, and ensure they are filed on a timely basis with the SEC.
Ensure that financial statements provide transparency and fairly report the Company’s results and financial condition.
Support Investor Relations and Corporate Communications in the creation of earnings releases, investor materials, and responses to analyst questions.
Keep current with SEC developments and changes in our business and industry to ensure that their effects are properly reflected in the SEC filings and other deliverables.
Responsible for providing technical expertise and leadership to the finance organization on the treatment of accounting issues, implementation of new accounting standards and compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC, and PCAOB regulations.
Ensure internal control procedures are in place and maintain SOX compliance.
Coordinates the preparation of annual 401k financial statements.
Manage the annual external audit and quarterly review processes by coordinating efforts and requirements of financial reporting and the external auditor.
Develop and maintain key relationships with other Accounting functions, Finance, IT, Legal, and HR, and provide support and expert guidance for special projects and programs.
Support ad hoc projects as required.