External Reporting Manager

Perform special projects and analyses as directed by management, including evaluating U.S. GAAP and IFRS exposure drafts for potential impact on the Company, assisting in drafting potential responses, providing technical accounting guidance during implementation of new systems or processes, and interfacing with business partners to develop projects. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader who can operate as both a strategic advisor and an active contributor, lead teams, manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and communicate effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional partners.

Our client, a (Beverage Company), is looking to hire a (External Reporting Manager) in (Burlington, MA 01803).

Pay Rate Range: 96800.00 - 130000.00$/Year depending on experience
 

Position Overview

The External Reporting and Technical Accounting Manager will play a critical role within the Global Coffee Company Controllership organization by managing external financial reporting activities and supporting the Company's compliance with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting requirements. The role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of external financial reporting and compliance with applicable accounting standards, and for providing technical accounting expertise on existing and new complex transactions.

The Manager will help maintain financial transparency, support audit processes, and assist in the development and implementation of accounting policies. The role will partner with internal stakeholders, external auditors, legal counsel, Internal Audit, and Accounting and Finance leadership to deliver accurate, consistent, complete, and timely reporting.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader who can operate as both a strategic advisor and an active contributor, lead teams, manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and communicate effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional partners.

Key Responsibilities

External Reporting and SEC Compliance

• Manage the preparation and review of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, proxy statements, and other required filings, ensuring accuracy, consistency, completeness, and timely submission.
• Manage the external reporting calendar, key milestones, deliverables, and review process across internal stakeholders, external auditors, and legal counsel.
• Support XBRL tagging, disclosure controls, and filing activities to ensure compliance with SEC reporting requirements.

Controls, Compliance and Audit Support

• Maintain a strong control environment over external reporting, including appropriate documentation, review evidence, and coordination with Sarbanes-Oxley stakeholders.
• Assist in establishing the Company's initial control environment around external reporting to support Section 302 compliance and preparing the Company for initial 404 adoption.
• Partner with Internal Audit and external auditors to support quarterly reviews, annual audits, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, Audit & Finance Committee deliverables, and timely resolution of complex reporting matters.

Technical Accounting and Accounting Policy

• Evaluate transactions to ensure they are properly recorded in the financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and SEC requirements, as applicable.
• Perform special projects and analyses as directed by management, including evaluating U.S. GAAP and IFRS exposure drafts for potential impact on the Company, assisting in drafting potential responses, providing technical accounting guidance during implementation of new systems or processes, and interfacing with business partners to develop projects.

Process Improvement and Special Projects

• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities across SEC reporting and recurring processes.
• Support special projects and ad hoc analyses as directed by Accounting and Finance leadership.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Total Rewards:

• Salary Range: $96,800- $130,000
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

Requirements:

• Active CPA license required.
• Master's degree, or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting, auditing, financial reporting, or SEC reporting experience.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, IFRS, SEC reporting requirements, Regulation S-X, Regulation S-K, disclosurecontrols, and public company reporting practices.
• Experience with a large accelerated SEC filer, Fortune 500 company, or complex multinational organization.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and communicate effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Hands-on leadership style with a demonstrated ability to operate as both a strategic advisor and an active contributor.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 5 years of public accounting experience with a Big Four accounting firm.
• Experience with Workiva or similar financial reporting tools, XBRL tagging and analysis, and consolidation systems such as BPC, Hyperion, or Tagetik.
• Experience in the consumer packaged goods industry.

 For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

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