SEC Reporting Manager Job Description
SEC reporting manager
provides guidance on the adoption and implementation of new accounting standards and incorporates into reporting to ensure new GAAP and SEC reporting requirements are met.
SEC Reporting Manager Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Researches U.S. GAAP and International GAAP to ensure proper application of accounting rules and disclosure requirements
Partner with the Corporate mergers & acquisition team on understanding accounting implications of terms and conditions of investments and business combination arrangements
Assist in mergers & acquisition activity including due diligence support, purchase accounting (valuations), pro-forma, and subsidiary accounting policy alignment
Prepare various external reports, including the audit report and assist Vice President of Accounting during year-end audits
Liaise with Accounting department managers to assess, improve and/or implement internal controls in accordance with COSO/SOX frameworks
Provides guidance and technical research for equity compensation plans
Provide support to external auditors during audits and interim reviews
Complete filings
Manage external auditors
Close books
SEC Reporting Manager Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for SEC Reporting Manager
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPA
Education for SEC Reporting Manager
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the SEC reporting manager job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Education, Business, MBA, Public Accounting, Business/Administration, Economics, Technical, Auditing
Skills for SEC Reporting Manager
Desired skills for SEC reporting manager include:
GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
SEC reporting requirements
SAP
U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
Accelerated filer
Accounting principles and computer skills in Microsoft Office applications
Disclosure controls and reporting requirements
GAAP
IFRS
Large accelerated filer reporting experience
Desired experience for SEC reporting manager includes:
Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities and assignments
Shows initiative, self-motivated, professional demeanor desire to learn
Strong SEC reporting / SOX background
CPA Required, Public Accounting a plus
Interprets complex financial reports and records/journal entries and applies expertise to enhance accounting treatment of reserves, assets and expenditures
6+ years of recent SEC reporting experience in industry
SEC Reporting Manager Examples
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SEC Reporting Manager Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of SEC reporting manager. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for SEC reporting manager
- Oversee preparation of all SEC filings (10-Qs, 10-Ks, 8-Ks and 11-Ks) including financial statements and all supporting schedules and disclosures, various statutory financial reports filed on behalf of our foreign subsidiaries
- Prepare/Review Segment footnote disclosure
- Prepare/Review MD&A section of 10Q/K with appropriate support
- Ensure accuracy of press release and script and coordinate with IR/Legal
- Liaise with the Investor Relations and Treasury functions
- Participate in USGAAP/SEC/Peer Company research and corporate policy setting, as needed
- Perform Sarbanes-Oxley controls related to Quarterly Reporting process
- Supervise sections of Audit Committee communications and support quarterly
- Participate in special projects sponsored by senior management, including integration and optimization plans regarding acquisition
- Assist with or review of equity and stock-based compensation accounting, the stock-based compensation forecast
Qualifications for SEC reporting manager
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent specializing in Accounting or Finance
- Innovative with a high degree of motivation to deliver a quality product
- Eight or more years of progressive experience in accounting and finance
- Three or more years of experience in a role with demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills
- Knowledge of XBRL tagging procedures
- CPA license or progress towards CPA license required
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SEC Reporting Manager Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of SEC reporting manager. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for SEC reporting manager
- Preparing statement of cash flows and equity roll-forward quarterly
- Maintaining ongoing collaboration with general accounting function to ensure that transactions are captured appropriately in the financial statements
- Working closely with investor relations function on the preparation of quarterly earnings release materials and other public-facing financial documents
- Assisting in ongoing monitoring and interpretation of evolving accounting guidance and researching and recommending accounting treatments for complex transactions
- Managing monthly accounting for stock-based compensation and collaborating with Human Resources and Legal functions on day-to-day plan administration tasks
- Communicating with External and Internal Auditors regarding financial reporting matters
- Tackling other ad-hoc finance projects, including benchmarking and analyses
- Prepare the overall calendar for external SEC reports, including key dates and deliverables
- Prepare overall task list for underlying supporting documentation for external SEC reports
- Prepare and review financial reporting disclosures including financial statements, footnote disclosures and operating metrics for SEC filings (Form 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, ) and other internal and external reporting requirements
Qualifications for SEC reporting manager
- Hyperion and Great Plains experience
- CPA Required, Big 4, Public Accounting a plus
- Requires 10+ years of professional experience in accounting or finance in a publicly traded company
- Partner with Investor Relations to review various other external financial materials and ensure consistent disclosure and messaging
- Public company SEC reporting experience preferred
- Written communications expertise (10-Q, 10-K, memos)
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a SEC reporting manager. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for SEC reporting manager
- Providing technical expertise and leadership to the finance organization on the treatment of accounting issues, implementation of new accounting standards, and compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC, and PCAOB regulations
- Review GAAP audited financial statements and other required filings and surveys
- Stay current with relevant changes to GAAP guidance, and lead projects to update our processes and reports as appropriate
- Determine the accounting and required disclosures for complex business transactions
- Lead initiatives such as productivity enhancements and projects to streamline the financial reporting process
- Oversee maintenance of reporting software and department-specific teamshare sites
- Provide coaching and mentoring to less senior staff members
- Provide leadership on teams and various project assignments
- Coordinate and prepare periodic SEC reports, to include 10-Q’s, 10-K’s, 8-K’s, and 11-K’s
- Planning and execution of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting for external use including preparing financial statements and supporting notes for SEC filings (Form 10-K and 10-Q)
Qualifications for SEC reporting manager
- Combination of industry and Big 4 experience
- Experience with ActiveDisclosure financial reporting solution
- Interpersonal skills interacting with all levels management, auditors
- Manager level with 7+ years, including Big 4 experience auditing large public companies
- Proficiency with computer platforms and applications *LI-HD#ACCT
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance and/or Economics
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of SEC reporting manager. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for SEC reporting manager
- Liaise with our external auditors as part of the financial reporting process and with our internal auditors regarding SOX internal controls over financial reporting
- Prepare technical accounting memorandums for new Accounting Standards Updates (‘ASUs’) and SEC guidance that impacts reporting and support the review process with finance management and external auditors
- Work cross-functionally with finance and operational personnel on business transactions to evaluate and document accounting and operational considerations and proper disclosure within SEC filings
- Supervise (as job requirements dictate) direct reports including coaching, developing and evaluating staff to ensure the efficient operation of the function
- Assist in ad hoc or other projects as needed
- Review and draft both non-financial and financial sections of SEC reports
- Responsible for all aspects of SEC and External reporting including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, Debt filings, S-4’s , footnotes, MD&A and XBRL tagging
- Coordinate with Investor Relations to prepare earnings releases, including pro forma results, investor presentations
- Direct responsibility for SEC reporting, technical accounting, and SOX compliance
- Lead and manage the preparation and review of all SEC reporting function, including annual report, 10K, 10Q, earnings release, 8K, S-8 and XBRL tagging
Qualifications for SEC reporting manager
- Experience with XBRL preferred and
- Bachelors or higher degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Must demonstrate a high level of integrity
- Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills are preferred
- Must be highly self-sufficient and knowledgeable to make decisions and serve as a resource for other accountants
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SEC Reporting Manager Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a SEC reporting manager. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for SEC reporting manager
- Accounting research and analysis of new accounting pronouncements
- Assisting in the preparation of schedules to facilitate the annual audit, quarterly reviews and to support the SEC filings
- Reviewing restructuring and other non-recurring transactions to ensure appropriate accounting and disclosure
- Continuous involvement with other functional areas such as financial planning and analysis, treasury, tax, IT and investor relations
- Opportunities to be involved in and/or lead special projects crossing various functional groups
- Lead the Company’s quarterly and annual SEC filings
- Draft new disclosures and management’s discussion and analysis
- Prepare analytics to support management’s discussion and analysis
- Prepare and take responsibility for clear and organized work papers that adequately support CMC’s SEC filings and the internal/external audit process
- Serve as liaison to CMC’s external and internal auditors as it relates to SEC filings
Qualifications for SEC reporting manager
- Ability to work efficiently and achieve results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, while maintaining high quality
- Being able to facilitate and coordinate multiple deadlines, create cohesive teams, and respond quickly to management requests and has proven ability to perform under pressure and stress and to adjust plans to meet changing needs and requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, related field or equivalent experience, MBA a plus
- Four or more years of progressive experience working in public accounting or SEC reporting experience
- Ability to meet strict deadlines in compressed time periods
- Experience in a large ERP environment is a plus