Senior Manager, Financial Reporting (Wickliffe, OH, US, 44092-2298)

Lubrizol Corp•Wickliffe, OH

39d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com. We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life. Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as a Senior Manager, Financial Reporting Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we're transforming the specialty chemical manufacturing industry and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team. The Senior Manager of Financial Reporting is responsible for overseeing and managing the financial reporting process within the organization. In this critical role, you will ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards and regulations, and provide financial information to support decision-making. The Senior Manager of Financial Reporting will work closely with the finance team, senior management, and external auditors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required. A Master's degree is a plus.
Minimum 7 years of public accounting, or accounting and financial reporting in the manufacturing industry.
CPA required.
Strong working knowledge of US GAAP required.
SAP and BPC experience preferred.
Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
Self-starter and team player willing to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
Demonstrates strong ethics and integrity

Nice To Haves

SAP and BPC experience preferred.
A Master's degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage the timely preparation of quarterly financial reporting, including financial statements, MD&A and footnotes for parent company, Berkshire Hathaway; ensure financial reporting is in accordance with US GAAP and SEC requirements.
Assist with monthly internal management reporting and the communication of significant reporting and accounting matters to parent company.
Research and recommend appropriate accounting treatment for complex accounting and reporting issues.
Assess, model, and implement new accounting standards.
Oversee the preparation of the annual goodwill impairment test.
Assist management with acquisitions and divestitures; manage the purchase accounting for new acquisitions.
Assist the Corporate Controller in establishing and aligning accounting policies.
Manage the external audit relationship for quarterly parent company requirements and subsidiary level mandated audit procedures.
Manage the finance relationship with pension actuary; coordinate periodic reporting requirements.
Support the compilation of the 11-K filing for the US Profit Sharing and Savings Plan.
Serve as liaison to corporate department heads that require financial assistance and analysis of certain financial matters.
Provide management with reasonable assurance that financial reporting is free from material error or omissions and assets are protected.
Assist in periodic and/or regular re-assessments of the control environment which includes an assessment of control performance, as well as an assessment of changes to risks and/or controls.
Supervise a team of management reporting accountants and a financial analyst, providing guidance, performance feedback and development opportunities.
Ability to travel up to 10% both domestically and international.