Senior Manager, Financial Reporting Job Description

Senior Manager, Financial Reporting Job Description

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Senior manager, financial reporting provides subject matter expertise in accounting policy and regulatory reporting, including US GAAP and Statutory and SEC reporting.

Senior Manager, Financial Reporting Duties & Responsibilities

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Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Monitor and ensure timely identification and compliance with evolving accounting guidance, provide US GAAP interpretation and prepare technical memorandums that document issues in a clear, concise and comprehensive manner
Ensuring financial reports are GAAP compliant and containing appropriate disclosures
Monitor GAAP and SEC developments and lead the adoption of new accounting and disclosure rules
Work with TDAM Business Operations and third party administrator to ensure valuation and disclosure controls are property tested and covered by Controls Reports prepared by the third party administrator
Co-ordinate all audit efforts and be the primary interface for internal and external auditors
Coordinating with senior members of the company key audit firm personnel to improve procedures and controls going forward
Training, developing and managing staff in assigned locations, both domestic and international
Growing the financial reporting business within Financial Services
Integrating accounting regulations into the client financial statement production process
Prepare the quarterly earnings release

Senior Manager, Financial Reporting Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for Senior Manager, Financial Reporting

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPA, CISA, CIA, PM, CEP, ACCA, CA

Education for Senior Manager, Financial Reporting

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Employers hiring for the senior manager, financial reporting 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, Business, Economics, MBA, Business/Administration, Education, Technical, Management, Computer Science

Skills for Senior Manager, Financial Reporting

Desired skills for senior manager, financial reporting include:

Designs & hierarchies
Master-feeder funds
Standalone funds
US GAAP
US GAAP/ IFRS
GAAP
Hedge and Private Equity Fund structures
Role of each entity in the fund structure
Excel
GAAP and SEC reporting

Desired experience for senior manager, financial reporting includes:

Strong Canadian technical accounting knowledge
3+ years of public accounting experience with hedge fund experience, or experience with hedge financial statements
Bachelor's Degree in a related role
Lead the coordination with the external auditors of the annual integrated audit, quarterly reviews, and statutory audit activities
Coordinate and execute all stock administration activities and provide accounting for all stock-based compensation arrangements
Implement and maintain financial reporting processes and procedures to comply with SOX 404 and COSO

Senior Manager, Financial Reporting Examples

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Senior Manager, Financial Reporting Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of senior manager, financial reporting. 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 senior manager, financial reporting
  • OBooking transfer pricing entries
  • OI/G funding and reconciliations including HO allocations
  • OTax provision and entries
  • OPreparing SOD binders and PEGA tasks and review
  • OPending trades entries
  • ODerivatives submission in eDR
  • OClearing suspense accounts
  • OReconciliations for bonus
  • Reaching out to key partners within the business to ensure accurate and up to date information is included in our reporting
  • Preparing appropriate materials for audit committee meetings and Board of Director meetings
Qualifications for senior manager, financial reporting
  • Responding to inquiries from Management on a timely basis and must be able to understand the intent of the users of the financial statements
  • Preparing ratios and other types of analytics to assist users of the financial statements, when needed
  • CA of CPA qualified
  • TM1 experience will be favourable
  • Mentors, coaches and evaluates staff members
  • Prepare the FAS 123R calculations and ensure compliance with technical Support M&A activity including due diligence and preparation of purchase accounting
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Senior Manager, Financial Reporting Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a senior manager, financial reporting. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for senior manager, financial reporting
  • Follow REIT industry accounting trends and understand impact on clients and or internal financial statement reporting
  • Monitor client’s public disclosures and follow up with client when appropriate
  • Liaise with internal groups (reporting/development/etc.)
  • ONetwork with senior personnel to expand knowledge, gain insight, and influence outcomes
  • Provide analytical, actionable and valuable advice on finance related matters to GAM UK senior management team for ongoing business performance, financial analysis, forecasting and strategic planning processes
  • To ensure the overall integrity, timeliness and completeness of GAM UK Institutional financial and management reporting packages
  • Serves as the primary liaison between Finance counterparts with GAM Toronto, US and Asia, and the GAM Institutional business line globally
  • Work closely with UK-based Financial Control teams to ensure accuracy and completeness of GAM-UK financial results by providing leadership for month-end close processes and related deliverables
  • Provide in-depth analysis and breakdown of AUM, Revenue and Expenses, to facilitate timely decision-making and interpretation of business results
  • Effectively lead the planning process with local business heads and the management committee on timelines, expectations and proactively present business and financial trajectory for strategic decision- making
Qualifications for senior manager, financial reporting
  • Cost allocation experience for a large corporate
  • CPA with at least 1 year of experience with a Big 4 accounting firm
  • CPA, ACCA, CFA, MBA or CIMA
  • Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements for 10Q and 10Ks and supporting footnote schedules
  • 10+ years’ experience with investment accounting and financial reporting in the financial services industry
  • Strong background with simple and complex investment products
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Senior Manager, Financial Reporting Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of senior manager, financial reporting. 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 senior manager, financial reporting
  • Managing the transition to the target operating model
  • Enhancing control and simplifying processes to shorten reporting timelines
  • Monitoring and reporting on progress against plans, including tracking of benefits
  • Communicating plans and progress to all levels of the wider team
  • Matrix management of a team of Financial Control and Reporting SMEs involved in the Ledger Transformation Programme
  • Manage delivery of other strategic change projects and of tactical projects and continuous improvement
  • Review variance analysis reporting for month end close
  • Prepare and review SEC-like documents, , 10-Q/K (including MD&A) and financial schedules, and other regulatory reporting requirements
  • Manage quarterly representation letter and Disclosure Committee processes
  • Spearhead and review quarterly regional and consolidated analytics
Qualifications for senior manager, financial reporting
  • OPublic accounting experience
  • OCertified Public Accountant
  • MUST have 6+ years of experience with public accounting from Big 4 experience or Top 10 CPA firm, in role of Auditor
  • Numerical analysis aptitude
  • Self-initiative and resourcefulness
  • Group Intercompany reconciliation
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Senior Manager, Financial Reporting Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of senior manager, financial reporting. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for senior manager, financial reporting
  • Oversee the preparation and review of monthly U.S. GAAP financial statements including, balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statements and lead the quarterly bank reporting process
  • Prepare quarterly debt covenant schedules
  • Manage annual and quarterly external audit process
  • Coordinate opening balance sheet audits, including planning and facilitation of audit fieldwork and valuation services
  • Optimize financial reporting processes
  • Lead special accounting analysis and projects, as necessary
  • Responsible for the consolidation of Group results on a monthly basis
  • Preparation and presentation of monthly analysis of Group balance sheet and cash flow
  • Establish monthly close calendar and coordinate with regional financial leaders to timely close the books
  • Manage and lead the preparation of the Company's internal financial reports (monthly regional financial reporting packages, quarterly audit committee materials)
Qualifications for senior manager, financial reporting
  • Minimum of eight years proven and progressive accounting, reporting and supervisory experience in a banking environment, or equivalent including a minimum of six years corporate level experience or equivalent
  • Highly organized with demonstrated experience in solving problems and making decisions in time pressured environments
  • BA/BS degree in Accounting, Economics or related field required
  • Previous SAP experience and/or entertainment industry preferred
  • Prior experience working with a national public accounting firm (Big 4 preferred)
  • Must be an effective written and verbal communicator who can interact independently with senior management
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Senior Manager, Financial Reporting Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of senior manager, financial reporting. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for senior manager, financial reporting
  • Manage the monthly and annual financial reporting process
  • Coordinate the annual budget development and review process
  • Prepare and distribute monthly financial reporting package for senior management and department heads
  • Assist with the monthly and annual closing process and maintenance of general ledger
  • Serve as liaison with external auditors and assist with year-round league reporting responsibilities
  • Prepare cash flow forecasts and assist with the cash management function
  • Prepare ad hoc reports and complete special projects as assigned by Finance Director
  • Willingness to work extended hours and operate in a high-pressure environment
  • Reviewing of tax distributions, tax returns, audit packs, TBs and financial statements for unit trusts clients
  • Reviewing BASs calculations, MERs, ABS reporting
Qualifications for senior manager, financial reporting
  • 10+ years related experience, with a public (BIG 4)/private mix
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required, CPA required
  • Comprehensive understanding of current generally accepted accounting principles and SEC rules and regulations, and the demonstrated ability to apply such knowledge to practical situations
  • Extensive experience drafting and reviewing SEC filings
  • Superior analytical skills, prioritizes attention to detail
  • Strong project management skills (experience managing a team of 5+)

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