Financial Reporting Manager or Director

Job Description

Job DescriptionThe Manager or Director, Financial Reporting plays a key role within the Accounting team, leading the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow) for corporate-owned, corporate-managed, and international operations. This position also serves as the administrator of Blackline, driving improvements in automation, efficiency, and accuracy across account reconciliations and the close process.

Beyond financial statement reporting, the Manager/Director is responsible for maintaining technical accounting policies and memos, overseeing coordination of external audits, and managing accounting and reporting for fixed assets and leases. This role works closely with Finance leadership to ensure financial reporting remains accurate, compliant, and scalable in support of the company’s ongoing growth.

Consolidated Financial Reporting & External Audit

• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), ensuring accuracy, compliance with US GAAP, and meaningful variance analysis for management.
• Prepare audit workpapers and serve as the primary contact for external auditors to drive an efficient and timely annual audit process.
• Draft, maintain, and communicate accounting policies and technical memos on complex or judgmental accounting matters.
• Oversee annual report filings, resolve tax notices, and ensure compliance with both domestic and international statutory reporting requirements.

Blackline Ownership & Month-End Close

• Act as the system owner for Blackline, managing administration, training, and ongoing optimization of reconciliations, certifications, and close task management.
• Ensure timely, accurate completion of balance sheet reconciliations while escalating and resolving variances to maintain a strong control environment.
• Maintain detailed documentation of close processes, reconciliation standards, and internal controls to support compliance and audit readiness.

Fixed Assets & Lease Accounting

• Manage fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, disposals, and depreciation schedules.
• Oversee lease accounting in compliance with ASC 842, ensuring accurate reporting of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities.

Income Tax Provision & Compliance

• Partner with external tax advisors to prepare the income tax provision (ASC 740) and ensure accurate reporting of income tax balances.
• Collaborate on resolving tax notices and maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Lead initiatives to improve reporting processes and accounting operations, leveraging NetSuite and expanding Blackline automation to increase efficiency and strengthen controls.
• Partner with FP&A, Operations, and other teams to ensure financial data aligns with business and strategic decision-making needs.

Cross-Functional Support & Projects

• Provide ad hoc analysis, technical accounting guidance, and financial reporting support across the Finance organization and broader business.
• Contribute to special projects, system implementations, and other initiatives that impact accounting and reporting.

Qualifications

• CPA required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/financial reporting experience, including at least 2+ years in public accounting (audit experience strongly preferred).
• Strong technical expertise in US GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting standards.
• Experience with SEC reporting, including preparation of 10-Ks, 10-Qs, and related filings.
• Hands-on experience with fixed asset and lease accounting; knowledge of inventory/merchandising accounting is a plus.
• Understanding of income tax accounting (ASC 740) and ability to collaborate effectively with tax advisors.
• Advanced Excel proficiency; experience with NetSuite and Blackline strongly preferred.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and organized, with proven ability to deliver accurate, high-quality work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; capable of explaining complex concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proactive and solutions-driven, with the ability to succeed in a dynamic, fast-paced, multi-entity environment.