Sr Manager -
External Reporting
Responsible for the preparation of the financial statements
and the SEC / external reporting requirements for a $700 million highly
profitable multinational services company with operations in the US, UK and
Singapore.
This is a high visibility position interacting with the CFO, senior divisional
finance management and the General Counsel. You will partner with the SVP of
Finance / Chief Accounting Officer to drive the companys reporting and control
function. In this capacity, you will gain an understanding of operational
business drivers to address SEC issues, analyst and shareholder inquires and
board level communications. Additionally, you will drive technical accounting
and research, participate in month-end close and special projects
(acquisitions, divestitures, due diligence etc.) as required.
Specific Responsibilities include the following:
Drive all external reporting for client including the preparation of the
financial statements, annual reports (including form 10k, quarterly reports and
MD&A)
Review and analyze financial information to prepare SEC filings (in
conjunction with legal) to determine proper disclosure and ensure the companys
reporting results and financial position are in accordance with GAAP.
Technical accounting and research including GAAP and SEC requirements
Implement best practices for SEC reporting, filing, analysis and control
Work with consolidation team to drive an effective control environment in
financial reporting including quarterly balance sheet business reviews with
divisional accounting teams and quarterly close reviews
Work with finance team to help generate financial reporting reflecting
performance and variances.
Drive all financial reporting compliance requirements, coordinate with
internal audit with respect to ongoing SOX 303 & 404 work. Provide
leadership to internal audit.
Responsible for overall financial statements for client responsibilities
include over 50 reporting units for both domestic and international operations
role will require understanding the consolidation and the implementation of
GAAP
Drive development, documentation and ongoing monitoring of accounting
policies and procedures; implement an internal certification process
Liaison with external auditors on quarterly and annual review of financial
statements. Key role in year end external audit
Key technical resource, keep abreast with current and evolving accounting
literature; ability to research
QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION
Hands on leader with proven skills in a fast paced environment a roll up
your sleeves person who can get results
Strong technical skills is a key SEC & GAAP
Strong experience in SEC reporting, including ability to write parts of SEC
filings, financial statement footnotes etc.
Ability to make decisions, strong problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Solid communication skills - significant interaction with senior management,
outside auditors and analysts etc.
High ethical standards is critical
SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED
Bachelors degree in Accounting
Minimum 8-10 years experience with significant hands-on experience in SEC
reporting and other financial statement preparation
CPA is required
A high level of working knowledge of SEC and GAAP is critical with a keen
understanding of controls, SOX etc.
Big 4 accounting experience preferred
Proficient on all PC applications
Working Knowledge on JD Edwards package a plus
Salary: To $150,000, Location: Burbank, CA
Contact: Scott Page 818-223-8083 scott@scottlpage.com