Supervisor, Financial Reporting

Lincoln Electric•Euclid, OH

4d•$99,210 - $124,012•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, SEC financial reporting and technical accounting is responsible for leading the preparation, review, and coordination of the Company’s external financial reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements. This role serves as a key technical and project management lead for Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Proxy, and related disclosures and is designed to develop into a future Manager of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting 1-2 years.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
5–7+ years of experience in public accounting and/or public company SEC reporting
Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and consolidation accounting
Proven ability to manage deadlines, lead projects, and communicate effectively with senior leadership

Nice To Haves

CPA or actively pursuing
Hands-on experience with XBRL, and EDGAR filings
Experience with SAP and/or HFM

Responsibilities

Lead preparation and review of SEC filings including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Proxy, and 11-K in compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations
Own quarterly and annual reporting calendars and filing timelines to ensure timely, accurate submissions
Prepare and review primary financial statements, footnotes, and supporting schedules
Coordinate and review XBRL tagging and EDGAR submissions
Research and document U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting matters; prepare technical accounting memos as needed
Monitor new accounting standards, SEC rulemaking, and disclosure trends; lead implementation efforts
Prepare and oversee completion of U.S. GAAP disclosure checklists and peer benchmarking
Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors and internal audit teams for quarterly reviews and annual audits
Partner closely with Legal, Investor Relations, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and business units to ensure consistent messaging and disclosure alignment
Support earnings release preparation and investor-facing materials
Review consolidating entries, cash flow statements, EPS calculations, equity compensation, and pension accounting
Oversee key elements of the monthly close related to external reporting, including support of close activities for holding companies
Review international subsidiary reporting and consolidations within SAP/HFM environment
Maintain and enhance SOX controls related to financial reporting
Identify and implement process improvements to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
Mentor and review work of junior analysts; act as day-to-day backup to the SEC Reporting Manager