Financial Reporting Manager

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking an experienced Financial Reporting Manager for a contract opportunity. This is a hands-on role responsible for leading the month-end close and financial reporting processes while supporting SEC reporting, technical accounting, internal controls, inventory accounting, commissions, and fixed assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and support SEC filings, including Form 10-K and Form 10-Q.
• Ensure compliance with applicable SEC regulations and U.S. GAAP.
• Research and address complex technical accounting matters and document accounting conclusions.
• Maintain and support SOX internal controls, including control documentation, testing support, and remediation efforts.
• Manage accounting and reporting related to revenue recognition under ASC 606.
• Support lease accounting under ASC 842, including related reporting and reconciliations.
• Support inventory accounting, reconciliations, valuation, and related financial reporting.
• Calculate and administer sales commissions, including commission calculations and disbursements.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reporting.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and provide supporting documentation for audit and SOX requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve close, reporting, and accounting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong financial reporting and month-end close experience required.
• Experience preparing or supporting 10-K and 10-Q SEC filings.
• Strong knowledge of SEC reporting requirements, U.S. GAAP, and SOX internal controls.
• Strong technical accounting skills, including experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition and ASC 842 lease accounting.
• Experience with inventory accounting, fixed assets, and account reconciliations.
• Experience calculating or administering sales commissions preferred.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, remote environment.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional with a strong combination of SEC reporting, technical accounting, month-end close, and SOX experience. This individual should be comfortable working independently in a contract environment and able to quickly take ownership of critical reporting and accounting responsibilities.

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