Manager, SEC Reporting

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The External Reporting team is responsible for providing clear, complete, accurate and consistent financial information to meet the requirements of both internal and external stakeholders. The Manager, SEC Reporting will support this mission by leveraging a strong leadership, project management and technical accounting background as well as an ability to collaborate with various teams across the broader organization. The Manager, SEC Reporting will primarily focus on leading the external reporting departments preparation and presentation of financial information in compliance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP), regulatory requirements (e.g., SEC Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 11-K), and company policies, and plays an important role in ensuring complete, accurate and timely external financial reporting.

Because this role involves access to confidential financial information, the Company has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and to provide similar protections for its clients and potential investments.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Lead the SEC Reporting teams preparation of the Companys 10-Q and 10-K filings in accordance with US GAAP and SEC regulatory requirements:

• Establish a timeline for completion of tasks to ensure internal and external deadlines are met
• Oversee preparation of financial statements and footnotes
• Guide and review various tie-outs to company records (financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, earnings release, etc.) for completeness and accuracy
• Utilize Workiva reporting platform for preparation of the 10-Q, 10-K and earnings release documents
• Coordinate and review XBRL tagging
• Oversee completion of the US GAAP disclosure checklist and other checklists as needed
• Manage the Quarterly Earnings Binder

Perform month-end and quarter-end close procedures:

• Manage the monthly share reconciliation process
• Oversee preparation and review of stock-based compensation entries and forecast
• Assist with the quarterly and annual pension and OPEB entries
• Assist with the monthly equity and cash flow statements
• Oversee preparation of certain specific account reconciliations

Ensure benefit plan financial statements are completed in accordance with SEC, DOL, IRS and ERISA regulatory requirements, US GAAP and company policies:

• Establish a timeline for completion of tasks to ensure internal and external deadlines are met
• Oversee preparation of the 11-K filing for the Companys 401(k) plan
• Review financial statements for the Companys other benefit plans (prepared by external audit firm), including review of detailed tie-outs to Company and trustee records for completeness and accuracy
• Review tie-outs of the Form 5500 for each plan for completeness and accuracy

Support technical accounting initiatives:

• Perform accounting and disclosure research as needed
• Review new accounting pronouncements that impact external reporting
• Assist with implementation of new accounting standards
• Assist with technical memos related to external reporting topics

Collaborate with various business partners on disclosures including, but not limited to, the following materials:

• Guide the preparation of the annual proxy statement (including the tie-out of appropriate disclosures) in Workiva to ensure all disclosures made are complete and accurate
• Partner with legal to ensure completeness of all required proxy disclosures
• Review of investor presentations and slide decks
• Review of earnings call scripts

Contribute to team success:

• Provide continuous coaching and mentoring to team members, including giving timely, constructive feedback and participating in formal appraisal process
• Help organize and lead the weekly team meetings
• Help facilitate the external audit process
• Participate in projects and non-routine transactions, as needed

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

FORMAL EDUCATION:

Required:

• Bachelors degree with a major in accounting, finance or economics
• Certified Public Accountant

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required 5+ years of experience in:

• Accounting and Reporting Regulation Knowledge Ability to apply knowledge of rules and regulation to maintain financial records, review financial statements, and comply with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as apply the rules and regulations governing financial accounting in accordance with US GAAP to support financial reporting for the industry/division/enterprise.
• Internal Controls Background Ability to marry the practices and procedures that are in place at the Company with the financial reporting requirements under SOX to ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial information and transactions.
• Strong Project Management Skills Proven history of managing a team of individuals on large-scale projects that have timely deadlines, while delivering exceptional results.
• Financial Statement Analysis Ability to interpret financial data, such as financial statements, performance metrics and other ad hoc data, and identify trends and patterns in financial data, and translate them into meaningful insights.
• Financial Systems & Digital Literacy Stay current on continually transforming Financial and cross-functional systems/platforms to support the IT projects, gain insights and drive innovative, timely, and prudent recommendations.

Preferred:

• Big Four public accounting experience
• SEC reporting experience
• Employee benefit plan experience
• Familiar with Oracle financial systems, OneStream and/or Workiva

TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP
• Demonstrates advanced project management skills
• Demonstrates time management skills
• Detail-oriented and well organized
• Ability to professionally handle confidential information
• Ability to think critically and suggest solutions
• Ability to work independently to research issues and recommend and implement solutions
• Enjoys delivering on complex work in a dynamic global operating environment
• Ability to coordinate efforts of others and work well with individuals at a wide range of levels as a dependable and reliable business partner
• Ability to take initiative, complete assignments with minimal supervision and prioritize multiple work responsibilities to achieve objectives
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills
• Sense of urgency, with ability to change priorities quickly as needed
• Strong desire to learn and continuously improve

Preferred:

• Experience with Oracle financial systems, OneStream and/or Workiva

Travel: 10%