Financial Reporting Manager

We are looking for an experienced Financial Reporting Manager to lead core reporting activities within the corporate accounting and finance function in Kansas City, Missouri. This Long-term Contract position will oversee the preparation and review of financial reporting deliverables, support timely month-end close activities, and provide analytical insight into company results. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to improve reporting processes while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness.Responsibilities:• Lead the financial reporting team in managing accounting activities related to operating expenses, intercompany matters, corporate allocations, investments, and general ledger reporting.• Oversee the monthly close process by reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, overhead analyses, and accounts payable adjustments to ensure complete and accurate financial results.• Prepare and evaluate monthly financial statements, including analysis of variances, account movements, and overall business performance.• Assess accounting treatment for business activity and confirm transactions are properly recorded in the general ledger in accordance with applicable standards and company policy.• Coordinate audit support by reviewing schedules and documentation, responding to auditor requests, and ensuring deadlines for year-end reporting are met.• Research accounting guidance and implement updated procedures, disclosures, and reporting practices to align with generally accepted accounting principles.• Provide technical direction and day-to-day guidance to accounting staff, resolve reporting issues, and support ongoing training and performance development.• Partner with internal stakeholders on ad hoc financial reporting, special projects, departmental planning, and policy or process enhancements.• Support the team’s participation in testing activities related to system patches and upgrades when reporting processes are affected.