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Are you an experienced accounting and financial reporting professional looking to step into a highly visible leadership role? A Fortune-recognized industry leader is seeking an External Financial Reporting Manager to oversee SEC reporting, financial consolidations, compliance, and external reporting initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and technically strong External Financial Reporting Manager to join a high-performing finance organization and take ownership of a well-established reporting function. The External Financial Reporting Manager will work closely with executive leadership, external auditors, and the Audit Committee while helping drive key financial reporting and corporate accounting initiatives.

As an External Financial Reporting Manager, you'll gain significant visibility across the organization, influence critical business decisions, and position yourself for future advancement within a large public company environment. The External Financial Reporting Manager will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of the company's financial reporting processes.

Total Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000 (Base Salary + Bonus)

• Leadership Opportunity – The External Financial Reporting Manager will step into a critical leadership role previously held by a highly respected long-tenured leader.

• Executive Exposure – The External Financial Reporting Manager will regularly interact with executive leadership and present information to the Audit Committee.

• Career Advancement – The External Financial Reporting Manager will enjoy a clear path for future growth within a large publicly traded organization.

• Industry Leader – Join a Fortune-recognized company known for exceptional operational and financial performance.

• Strong Bonus History – The External Financial Reporting Manager will benefit from a compensation structure that has consistently paid near-target bonuses over the past several years.

• Relocation Support – Comprehensive relocation assistance is available, including home sale support for qualified candidates.

• High-Impact Role – The External Financial Reporting Manager will influence financial reporting, corporate accounting initiatives, and strategic decision-making across the organization.

In this leadership role, the External Financial Reporting Manager will oversee external reporting, consolidations, compliance activities, and financial governance processes. Responsibilities include:

• Financial Consolidations: The External Financial Reporting Manager will lead the monthly financial consolidation process and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of consolidated financial results.

• SEC Reporting: The External Financial Reporting Manager will manage Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, and other SEC filing requirements.

• Audit Coordination: The External Financial Reporting Manager will serve as the primary liaison with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.

• Internal Controls & SOX Compliance: The External Financial Reporting Manager will oversee internal controls, SOX compliance initiatives, and financial reporting governance activities.

• Executive Reporting: The External Financial Reporting Manager will support executive leadership through financial reporting, analysis, and strategic initiatives.

• Team Leadership: The External Financial Reporting Manager will lead, mentor, and develop accounting professionals while supporting the continued growth of the reporting function.

• Process Improvement: The External Financial Reporting Manager will identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, compliance, and financial reporting accuracy.

• Cross-Functional Partnership: The External Financial Reporting Manager will collaborate with finance, accounting, operations, internal audit, and executive leadership teams on critical projects and initiatives.

To be successful as an External Financial Reporting Manager, you should bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

• Active CPA required.

• 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.

• Public accounting experience strongly preferred, ideally at the Manager or Senior Manager level supporting publicly traded clients.

• Strong understanding of SEC reporting requirements and financial statement preparation.

• Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX compliance, and financial consolidation processes.

• Experience working within large public company reporting environments.

• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

• Ability to partner effectively with executive leadership, auditors, and business stakeholders.

This opportunity offers the ideal combination of technical accounting leadership, executive visibility, and long-term career growth. As the External Financial Reporting Manager, you'll oversee critical reporting functions while working closely with senior leadership on high-impact financial initiatives.

If you're looking for a role that combines SEC reporting, consolidations, leadership, and strategic influence, this External Financial Reporting Manager position could be your next career move. The ideal External Financial Reporting Manager will bring strong technical expertise, exceptional leadership abilities, and a passion for driving reporting excellence. A successful External Financial Reporting Manager will thrive in a fast-paced public company environment, build strong relationships across the organization, and help ensure the highest standards of financial reporting and compliance. The External Financial Reporting Manager will also have the opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives and position themselves for future advancement within the organization.