Senior Manager, Technical Accounting And External Reporting
job description
Senior Manager, Technical Accounting and External Reporting
As a key member of our Corporate Accounting team, the Senior Manager will play an integral part in the collection, analysis and reporting of financial data. Specific duties include the following:
Technical Accounting:
Ensure business transactions are reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, including:
Derivative accounting
Pension and post-retirement benefits
Stock-based compensation
Goodwill and intangibles
Debt and equity transactions
Business combinations, as applicable
Commitments and contingencies
Perform research and analysis on a range of accounting issues, interacting with Crown global division accounting and functional teams
Monitor US GAAP and SEC developments, assist with company wide implementation of new accounting pronouncements and reporting requirements
Assist to develop, maintain, and ensure compliance with internal controls related to global accounting policies and new accounting and reporting guidance issued by the FASB and the SEC
Corporate Accounting:
Oversee monthly and quarterly close processes, including:
Corporate legal entities, including analysis of results to forecast and budget
Global consolidation
SOX compliance
SEC filings:
Assist in the preparation and review of external reporting, including:
Quarterly Earnings News Releases
Quarterly (Form 10-Q) and Annual (Form 10-K) filing requirements
Other SEC filings, as necessary, including financing transactions
Continuously strive to enhance and streamline reporting processes and controls
Business Partnership:
Provide support and accounting advice across the Crown global business and to senior leadership for other key strategic projects, as needed.
Internal Controls:
Serve as one of the primary points of contact for internal and external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits of financial statements and internal controls.
Job Requirements *
In addition to the qualifications and experience listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- CPA, with 8+ years experience, including Big 4 public accounting experience
- Adaptive to changing priorities
- Good interpersonal communication skills
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and lead others
- Travel minimal