Financial Reporting Manager

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking an experienced Financial Reporting Manager for a contract opportunity. This is a hands-on role responsible for leading the month-end close and financial reporting processes while supporting SEC reporting, technical accounting, internal controls, inventory accounting, commissions, and fixed assets.
Key Responsibilities

- Lead and manage the month-end close process , ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

- Prepare and support SEC filings , including Form 10-K and Form 10-Q .

- Ensure compliance with applicable SEC regulations and U.S. GAAP.

- Research and address complex technical accounting matters and document accounting conclusions.

- Maintain and support SOX internal controls , including control documentation, testing support, and remediation efforts.

- Manage accounting and reporting related to revenue recognition under ASC 606 .

- Support lease accounting under ASC 842 , including related reporting and reconciliations.

- Support inventory accounting , reconciliations, valuation, and related financial reporting.

- Calculate and administer sales commissions , including commission calculations and disbursements.

- Maintain fixed asset schedules , including additions, disposals, depreciation, and reconciliations.

- Prepare financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reporting.

- Coordinate with internal and external auditors and provide supporting documentation for audit and SOX requirements.

- Identify opportunities to improve close, reporting, and accounting processes.

Qualifications

- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field .

- Strong financial reporting and month-end close experience required.

- Experience preparing or supporting 10-K and 10-Q SEC filings .

- Strong knowledge of SEC reporting requirements, U.S. GAAP, and SOX internal controls .

- Strong technical accounting skills, including experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition and ASC 842 lease accounting .

- Experience with inventory accounting, fixed assets, and account reconciliations.

- Experience calculating or administering sales commissions preferred.

- CPA strongly preferred.

- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, remote environment.

- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional with a strong combination of SEC reporting, technical accounting, month-end close, and SOX experience . This individual should be comfortable working independently in a contract environment and able to quickly take ownership of critical reporting and accounting responsibilities.

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