Manager of External Reporting

MANAGER OF EXTERNAL REPORTING Manager of External Reporting  Fortune sized company is seeking a Manager of External Reporting.  Responsibilities to include: Â· Ensure the complete, accurate and timely submission of all external financial reporting information.· Lead the development of all SEC quarterly and annual financial reports, including all reporting for the separate business unit registrants.· Interpret GAAP guidelines including FASB, EITF, and SEC pronouncements and determine their effect on financial reporting matters. · Provide support for the Controller as well as the Director of Reporting and Policy.· Liason with external auditors, external and internal legal counsel and other internal reporting constituents on SEC reporting matters.· Coordinates and interacts regularly with Controller, Legal, Regulatory, Investor Relations, Treasury, HR, Secretary  Manage reporting staff· Work with Internal Audit and Controller to ensure effective disclosure controls and effective internal controls over financial reporting Qualifications to include:   CPA required.  Minimum eight to ten years relevant experience such as SEC reporting, accounting, accounting research, mergers and acquisitions, etc.  Big 4 experience preferred.  Demonstrated responsibility for the analysis, interpretation and implementation of accounting pronouncements.  Internal accounting controls acumen.  Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret financial statements and results.  Excellent written and oral communication skills.  Proven ability to tailor communication of financial/business information (verbal and written) to targeted audience.  Proven ability to lead in the interpretation of difficult accounting pronouncements.  Creative thinking to lead in the implementation of improvements to the workflow processes.  Coaching, teaming and mentoring skills.  Competitive compensation, bonus structure and benefits.  Please send your resume on a word document to tomutroske@spherion.com   Built on more than 30 years of expertise, The Mergis Group is a specialty recruiting firm committed to helping professionals make the best career choices. We connect specialized professionals to leading opportunities that will foster success in their career.