Senior Manager Financial Reporting

Kforce has a client in Tampa, FL that is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Financial Reporting to lead financial and regulatory reporting, technical accounting, compliance, and financial close activities. The ideal candidate is a strong accounting leader with deep technical expertise, regulatory reporting experience, and a proven ability to develop high-performing teams. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all financial and regulatory reporting, including SEC, shareholder, regulatory, and internal reporting requirements
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Review and approve financial statements, journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Research and resolve complex accounting and reporting issues
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and support internal and external audits
• Analyze financial results, identify key business drivers, and explain variances to leadership
• Support forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, and strategic planning initiatives
• Assist with regulatory filings, compliance reporting, and special financial projects
• Serve as a primary liaison with auditors, regulators, and external stakeholders
• Prepare executive-level presentations, reporting packages, and Board materials
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting managers and staff
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and operational efficiencies
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Active CPA license required
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience
• 3+ years of leadership, supervisory, or project leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting controls
• Experience managing financial close and reporting processes
• Experience supporting audits, compliance, and governance initiatives
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Public accounting experience
• Experience within a regulated industry or utility environment
• Experience with SAP, BPC, PowerPlan, Oracle, or similar ERP systems
• Knowledge of regulatory accounting and reporting requirements
• Experience presenting financial information to executive leadership and Board-level stakeholders

• Financial Reporting
• Technical Accounting

* U.S. GAAP

• Regulatory Reporting
• Financial Close
• Internal Controls & SOX
• Audit Management
• Financial Analysis
• Leadership & Team Development
• Process Improvement
• Executive Communication
• Strategic Business Partnership