Financial Reporting Manager

Financial Reporting Manager

At Carriage Services, we are united by our purpose of creating premier experiences through innovation, empowered partnership, and elevated service. As a member of our team, you'll join a dynamic community dedicated to setting new standards in the Funeral and Cemetery profession. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to shape the future of our industry. Carriage Services is an equal opportunity employer.

The Financial Reporting Manager is responsible for the oversight of day-to-day activities of internal and external financial reporting and technical accounting. This position will manage one senior accountant. The position requires strong technical accounting skills, the ability to present and communicate with the executive team and the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. This position will report to the Assistant Controller.

Compensation: $150k+ Benefits + Competitive Bonus

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Houston, TX Galleria Area

Responsibilities:

• Performs monthly close duties including preparing and/or reviewing journal entries related to equity, debt, goodwill and other intangibles. Prepares and reviews general ledger account reconciliations.
• Produces monthly consolidated financial statements and internal management reporting and other various ad hoc reports.
• Leads the preparation and project management of quarterly and annual SEC 10Q/K filings, including financial statement footnotes.
• Assists with information requests for internal and external audits.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with other departments to explain significant fluctuations or variances within tight deadlines.
• Provides expertise in US GAAP, which involves mentoring staff, team members and other departments, and implementing improvements to internal controls.
• Provides in-depth technical accounting analysis, memorandums, and ongoing evaluation.
• Coordinates monthly/quarterly close process through to financial statement preparation and reporting.
• Evaluates and implements processes for efficiency and automation; works with operational team to find workable solutions.
• Ensures compliance with rules adopted by the SEC to implement the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for internal control over financial reporting.
• Updates current processes and policies following new accounting guidance as needed.
• Assists in special projects, testing system upgrades or enhancements impacting functions used by the financial reporting group.

Requirements

• Must have the ability to manage multiple projects, delegate work, and prioritize work, to meet deadlines.
• Must have ability to read contracts and assess complex transactions for appropriate accounting treatment, including M&A transactions and equity award treatment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with all levels.
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving; ability to dig into problems and drive resolutions.
• CPA required.
• Big Four Audit and/or project management experience preferred.
• Experience supervising a team.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting tools including Workiva and experience filing SEC documents a plus.
• 6+ years US GAAP accounting experience.
• XBRL tagging experience a plus.