External Reporting Manager

Job Category:  AAccounting/Finance/Insurance Type:  Full Time, Employee Minimum Education:  Bachelor's Degree EXTERNAL REPORTING MANAGER Manage all aspects of the Company’s corporate financial and compliance reporting processes to the SEC in accordance with GAAP. Oversee the evaluation, maintenance, and reporting of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as required under the SOX Section 404. Lead and direct the monitoring and reporting of the Company’s risk management activities.Duties and Responsibilities Manages the preparation of consolidated financial statements, notes to the consolidated financial statements, management’s discussion and analysis preparation, and SEC reporting for a publicly traded company. Manages the preparation of consolidated financial statements, notes to the consolidated financial statements, management’s discussion and analysis preparation, and SEC reporting for a publicly traded company. Supervises three high-level analyst positions responsible for financial reporting activities. Conducts technical accounting research to ensure adherence to U.S. GAAP accounting and reporting requirements. Provides accounting guidance relating to the execution of Company business and assists in maintaining current financial reporting standards. Provides support to external firms and agencies during annual audits and compliance reviews. Coordinates preparing and updating of supporting documentation for corporate quarterly reports, annual reports, press releases, and related documents. Assists the Senior Director at disclosure and audit committee meetings. Develops and documents control procedures for compliance with SOX and other regulations. Manages development and implementation of control processes for risk management activities and ensures compliance with control processes. Coordinates review, tracking, and accounting of all financial or risk management transactions and positions. Oversees reporting on risk management activities. Defines and manages reporting enhancements and process improvements. Manages the review of all contracts for adherence to accounting principles. Documents and recommends improvements to accounting and related processes. Participates in special projects as assigned.QualificationsEducation and Experience Bachelors Degree in finance, accounting, or equivalent required. Minimum of five years’ of experience in financial reporting, preferably in public accounting. CPA or equivalent designation required. Business experience that confirms leadership ability and an understanding of management principles.Knowledge and Skills Strong knowledge of SEC reporting requirements. Experience in reviewing or preparing SEC reports of publicly traded companies. Strong knowledge of financial reporting requirements, including Financial Accounting Standards Board and GAAP. Knowledge of utility accounting methods preferred. Knowledge of risk management practices. Familiarity with and understanding of financial derivative hedging, valuation, and energy contracts. Knowledge of management principles combined with proven ability to lead a group in accomplishing objectives. Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and computer spreadsheet skills. Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong attention to detail. Ability to work under tight deadlines.RELOCATION:Because this position is critical to the organization and because we offer a very solid relocation package, qualified audit professionals willing to relocate to Wisconsin are strongly encouraged to apply. Contact UsManagement Recruiters of Elgin, Inc. 472 N. McLean Blvd., Suite 202 Elgin, IL 60123-3274Phone: (847)697-2201 Click here to apply online Company:  Management Recruiter of Elgin, Inc Contact Name:  Tom Travis Phone:  (847) 697-2201 Send this Job to a Friend Management Recruiters of Elgin, Inc. is an executive search firm providing staffing services to companies seeking top-caliber talent. We have successfully fulfilled thousands of assignments for our clients since our beginning in 1976. The keys to our long success are our industry experience, personal commitment, and the professionalism of our recruiters. We enjoy long-term relationships with the great majority of our clients and candidates because of our personal commitment to provide them with the highest possible level of service. Management Recruiters of Elgin, Inc. is an independently owned franchise of MRINetwork™, the world's largest executive search and recruitment firm. Only the global network of MRI, the world's largest recruitment system, combines a proven, targeted methodology and individual industry expertise to match the best candidates with the right companies. That's why the positions represented by MRI network offices are the most sought after, and are consistently filled faster with more qualified candidates, no matter the industry. Get connected to the MRI network today. Chances are your future is in our network.