Senior Financial Reporting Accountant

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. Position Summary The Senior Financial Reporting Accountant is a key contributor to the enterprise’s financial reporting and consolidation processes. This role leads monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities; prepares executive level financial packages and analyses; oversees elements of national program reporting and burden rate governance; supports audits; and drives continuous improvement in policies, controls, and systems. The role partners closely with corporate departments, regional teams, and related entities to deliver accurate, timely, and decision-useful information. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Consolidations Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles, including consolidations, elimination entries, and preparation of executive financial packages. Prepare and/or review analytic schedules, variance analyses, reconciliations, and dashboards for assigned entities and company-wide initiatives. Ensure timely completion of close tasks: cost allocations, intercompany/elimination entries, GL maintenance, and account reconciliations. Compliance and Process Improvement Manage external financial audit preparation and coordination; develop supporting schedules, draft audit memos, and interface with auditors. Conduct technical accounting research (US GAAP) and document accounting positions and process policies. Recommend strategies on how to successfully implement changes for both GAAP and internal reporting purposes. Develop and maintain financial reporting policies, procedures, playbooks, and tools; establish and monitor effective controls within ERP/reporting environments (e.g., CMiC). Lead/participate in standardization and continuous improvement initiatives across financial reporting and related processes. Leases & Fixed Assets Oversee the company’s lease portfolio and ensure proper recognition and disclosure in accordance with GAAP (completeness of contracts, classification, Right of Use asset/liability measurement, modifications, monthly close entries, and footnote support) within the CMiC system/related subledgers. Own fixed-asset accounting end-to-end (CIP, in-service, depreciation, transfers, disposals, reconciliations, gain/losses, and dashboards) during a period of heavy capex investment, actively monitor spend versus budget with clear reporting. Budgets & Burden Rates Transition Support (to FP&A and Total Rewards Team) Help oversee the corporate budgeting cycle and burden rate calculation processes while documenting current processes, data definitions, allocation methods, and reports. Partner with FP&A (budgets/forecasting) and Total Rewards (burden rates) to migrate lead ownership and determine new involvement from the Financial Reporting team in the transitioned areas. Leadership & Collaboration Serve as first reviewer for journal entries, reconciliations, and key reports; mentor junior accountants and support onboarding/training. Coordinate cross-functionally among departments and regions on budgeting cycles, surveys, RFP responses, and strategic initiatives. Provide backup support for the Manager of Financial Reporting as needed. Ad Hoc Complete special projects and develop custom analyses and reports for leadership and external stakeholders. Qualifications Bachelor's, Master's degree in Accounting or MBA. CPA preferred. 5+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting and/or public accounting/audit, including consolidations and audit management. Solid technical knowledge of accounting principles with the ability to implement new accounting policies, procedures and standards. Strong accounting, critical thinking, and advanced analytical skills. Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookup/reference, logical and statistical functions); experience with ERP/reporting tools (CMiC preferred). Demonstrated ability to design/implement processes and controls, lead projects, and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision. Effective collaborator in cross-functional teams. Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills; strong organization, time management, and teamwork; ability to maintain confidentiality. McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.