Financial Reporting Supervisor

The Supervisor, SEC financial reporting and technical accounting and 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. SEC & External Reporting Leadership 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 Technical Accounting & Disclosure 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 Audit, Legal & Cross‑Functional Coordination 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 Close & Consolidations Oversight 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 Controls, Process Improvement & Leadership 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Lincoln Electric