Sr. Manager - SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting

Job Summary: The Sr. Manager, SEC Reporting /Technical Accounting will be responsible for assisting the Sr. Director, SEC Reporting/Technical Accounting with financial reporting and technical accounting analysis, including but not limited to internal and external reporting, consolidation analyses, accounting research and other special projects. This position will work closely with the finance team during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles in the preparation of SEC filings related disclosures and other analyses. In addition, this role will assist in accounting research and drafting and reviewing technical accounting memos. This person should have public company experience leading an SEC reporting team, drafting footnote disclosures and MD&A, reviewing earnings materials, and be comfortable with dealing with all levels of management. An ideal candidate will have working knowledge of revenue, lease, debt, and equity accounting, and impairment analysis.

Job Expectations:

• Manage the timely and accurate submission of SEC filings (Forms S-1, 10-Q and 10-K) and lead a team to ensure accurate documentation of tie-out binders and support.

• Review tieouts of earning release, earnings deck and earnings call scripts to Forms 10-Q and 10-K. Additionally, review Management’s Discussion & Analysis.

• Manage review comments on draft SEC reports (Forms 10-Q and 10-K) and work with external auditors accordingly to ensure all SEC review comments are addressed. 

• Must be able to work with both internal and external SEC counsel to ensure the Forms S-1, 10-Q and 10-K are compliant with SEC regulations.

• Draft technical accounting memos related to revenue, lease, debt and equity accounting matters for new and novel transactions. Assist with implementing new accounting pronouncements.

• Research pertinent FASB and SEC guidance related to complex accounting matters while ensuring timely and accurate resolution.

• Review contracts to establish accounting requirements under ASC 440 Commitments, ASC 842 Leases, and ASC 606 Contracts with Customers.

• Review periodic valuations (409A valuation of common units, goodwill impairment, and intangible asset valuations).

• Ensure Sarbanes-Oxley controls are being properly performed within the department and assist with periodic SOX testing/reporting requirements facilitated by internal audit/external auditors. 

• Responsible for participating in and drafting documentation associated with transaction support process and ensuring that all material and corporate transactions are being properly accounted and disclosed, working with various departments including but not limited to Tax, Accounting, FP&A and others to facilitate completion.

• Manage the SEC reporting XBRL process from beginning to end and work with the 3rd party vendor accordingly. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

   Required:

• Strong technical accounting background with a thorough knowledge of US GAAP, SOX 404 and SEC reporting standards, as well as experience with technical research

• A proactive approach to problem identification and remediation solutions, and excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact and build relationships across all levels of the organization

• Ability to work independently, complete work timely, and work well as a team member

• Ability to provide guidance and build technical expertise amongst the team

• Strong organization and problem-solving skills

• Ability to be flexible and work analytically in a problem-solving environment

• Meticulous and superior attention to detail

Equipment Knowledge: 

• Expert level knowledge in all MS Office applications, particularly in Excel, including the ability to perform pivot tables, VLOOKUP and high-level functions and formulas.

• Experience or knowledge with XBRL

• Experience with Workiva 

• Experience with Google Business Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms) 

• Solid proficiencies utilizing or understanding of large ERP and large accounting software (i.e., Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP)

Experience Requirements:

Generally, requires a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience preferred including currently working for a public company in a similar role, including Big Four public accounting experience.

Education Requirements: 

BS/BA degree in Finance or Accounting and CPA is required

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