Financial Reporting Manager

Financial Reporting Manager
Salary: $140,000 - $150,000 + 15% Bonus + Profit Sharing
Location : Defiance, OH
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
• Clear succession potential into senior finance leadership roles, including Chief Accounting Officer and CFO opportunities
• Join a growing, publicly traded financial institution that has experienced significant expansion while maintaining a collaborative culture
• High visibility role with direct interaction across executive leadership, auditors, regulators, and key business stakeholders
• Opportunity to lead complex SEC reporting and technical accounting initiatives
• Exposure to acquisition accounting and strategic growth projects
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance with flexibility around family and personal commitments
• Be part of a stable organization with long-tenured leadership and a strong employee-focused culture
• Competitive compensation package including bonus, profit sharing, and comprehensive benefits
Key Responsibilities for the Financial Reporting Manager:
• Lead quarterly and annual SEC reporting, including financial statements, footnotes, disclosures, and MD&A preparation
• Research and implement new accounting standards and technical accounting guidance
• Oversee consolidated financial reporting and ensure GAAP compliance
• Manage tax reporting, deferred tax calculations, and related regulatory filings
• Partner with auditors, regulators, and internal business leaders on accounting and reporting matters
• Support acquisition accounting, valuations, and financial integration activities
Qualifications for the Financial Reporting Manager:
• CPA designation required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience
• SEC reporting experience required
• Prior public accounting experience with SEC clients strongly preferred
• Financial institution experience is a plus