Manager, Accounting Policy & External Reporting

Matlen Silver · Roseland, New Jersey

FULL TIME

Job Description

ESSENTIAL

RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates/performs recurring technical accounting analyses such as revenue recognition, leases, goodwill, segment reporting, reinsurance, among others.

Oversees the stock-compensation process including drafting of the expense entry, disclosures, forecasts, and analysis of drivers of variances. Works closely with the FP&A and Compensation teams.

Works closely across all functions of finance as well as other organizations (legal, HR, strategy, corporate development, etc.) to discuss implications of potential transactions or situations on financial statements. Partners with Corporate FP&A to model and understand impacts

Determines financial disclosure requirements for SEC required financial reports (10-K, 10-Q, Proxy, 8-K, etc). Works closely with Global Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal, HR, etc. to obtain data necessary to produce external financial reports. Coordinates and works to prepare SEC filings working closely with senior management and external auditors for review.

Works with investor relations team to help craft investor-related discussions.

Works on one-off projects at the request of the CFO, SVP of Finance, Corporate Controller, VP of Consolidations, Accounting Policy, and External Reporting.

Assists in the adoption of new accounting rules and model any potential retroactive or future changes into the financial statements. Maintains a close working relationship to SBUs, Corporate Staff Departments in order to facilitate the integration of policy and GAAP accounting rules to new products, HR issues, operations, etc.

Updates Financial Policy manual as necessary.

Builds relationships amongst finance and other associates, external auditors and other consultants.

SPECIAL ACCOUNTABILITY

Not following GAAP/SEC rules could have criminal repercussions as well as deleteriously impacts to public image.

Education

Certified Public Accountant required

Experience

5+ years of total experience in a major Public Accounting Firm and/or a large, multinational company in similar capacity (SEC reporting and financial policy).

Must have strong technical accounting skills and up-to-date knowledge of the latest accounting standards including working knowledge of new revenue recognition and lease accounting standards

Strong interpersonal, analytical and communication skills necessary.

Ability to communicate directly with senior level leaders including VP level.

Strong project planning abilities and ability to pick up on things, including new projects, quickly

Strong managerial skills, including ability to prioritize many key tasks

Strong presentation skills, including ability to anticipate questions and perspectives and provide timely and well-thought out answers even under pressure

Must be able to balance the need for BU operating flexibility while maintaining a strong control environment and GAAP financials.

Company	Matlen Silver
Location	Roseland, New Jersey
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Business services and administration managers

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