Senior Manager Financial Reporting

Job Description

We are partnering with a large, global organization to recruit a Senior Manager, Financial Reporting to join its corporate finance team in Danbury, Connecticut.

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This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to step into a high-visibility reporting role within a complex, publicly traded organization. The position will take ownership of key elements of external financial reporting while working closely with technical accounting, investor relations and senior finance leadership.

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You will be responsible for:

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• Leading the preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including financial statement footnotes, MD&A and XBRL requirements
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• Supporting the quarterly earnings release process, including financial tables, presentations and investor relations materials
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• Monitoring developments from the SEC, FASB and other regulatory bodies and assessing their impact on disclosures
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• Driving improvements and automation across the financial reporting process
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• Leading cross-functional reporting projects, including ESG reporting, benchmarking and implementation of new accounting standards
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• Maintaining strong SOX controls across the reporting environment
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• Identifying and implementing reporting best practices and new technologies
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We are interested in speaking with candidates who have:

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• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting
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• 5+ years of experience in public accounting or a combination of public accounting and corporate financial reporting
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• Strong financial reporting experience; direct SEC reporting experience is preferred but not essential
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• CPA and/or MBA preferred
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• Strong analytical and project management capabilities
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• An interest in process improvement, automation and developing more efficient reporting processes
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• Advanced Excel skills; exposure to Workiva, Hyperion and/or SAP is advantageous
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• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across different areas of the business
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This opportunity could be particularly attractive to someone currently in public accounting who is looking to transition into industry, or an individual already working within corporate/external financial reporting who is looking for greater responsibility and long-term career progression.

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For further information, please apply directly or reach out for a confidential discussion.