Senior Manager, External Reporting and Controls

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.•New Albany, OH

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About The Position

The Senior Manager of External Reporting and Controls is responsible for SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP compliance, and internal controls over financial reporting under SOX 404. The position combines public-company reporting expertise, technical accounting knowledge, and an understanding of the manufacturing industry. It reports to the VP, Corporate Controller and CAO and interacts with senior leadership, external auditors, and cross-functional partners across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Tax, Legal, and IT.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
CPA certification.
Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive accounting and reporting experience.
A mix of public accounting experience at a Big 4 or large regional firm and public-company industry experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the manufacturing sector.

Responsibilities

Own and manage preparation and filing of quarterly and annual SEC reports, including 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings, as well as earnings releases.
Coordinate the disclosure process across departments, including Operations, Legal, Investor Relations, and HR.
Maintain compliance with SEC and U.S. GAAP disclosure requirements and ensure consistency across filings and communications.
Improve financial reporting processes through automation, system enhancements, and process streamlining.
Research and document complex accounting issues, including revenue recognition, inventory costing, long-lived asset impairment, leases, derivatives, and stock-based compensation.
Analyze and advise on technical accounting implications of special projects, operational changes, capital projects, product launches, and M&A activity.
Develop and maintain corporate accounting policies and ensure consistent application across manufacturing locations.
Monitor developments from the FASB, SEC, and other regulatory bodies; evaluate and implement new standards.
Oversee the internal control framework for financial reporting, including monitoring through AuditBoard.
Coordinate with internal and external audit teams and process owners to assess control design and effectiveness and evaluate the severity of deficiencies as necessary.
Drive remediation of control deficiencies and proactively address control gaps in operational processes.
Support process improvement and standardization across plant and corporate finance teams.
Lead the external audit process, including coordination of PBC requests and auditor communications.
Provide audit support for technical accounting matters and disclosure decisions.
Prepare and review quarterly audit committee materials.