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External Financial Reporting Manager Jobs in Kansas

We are looking for an experienced financial reporting leader to oversee external reporting and ... management and other stakeholders as needed. • Bachelor's degree in Accounting. • 10+ years of ...

Through the Chief Financial Officer, manage communications with external auditors on financial statements, accounting matters, audit requests, accounting disclosures, and technical reporting issues.

Financial Services Manager

Olathe, KS · On-site

$84K - $110K/yr

Prepare critical reports, including the City's Popular Annual Financial Report and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. * Manage investments, monitor cash flow, and oversee debt management and ...

Accounting Manager Full-Time | Finance | Location - Olathe, KS We are seeking an accounting manager ... and review of internal and external financial reporting packages * Assist with system ...

... Manager with financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and month-end close activities. * Prepare ... Confidence working with cross-functional teams and external vendors. * A continuous improvement ...

Financial reporting and forecasting * Budget management * Purchase order management * Procure-to ... Confidence working with cross-functional teams and external vendors. * A continuous improvement ...

Financial reporting and forecasting * Budget management * Purchase order management * Procure-to ... Confidence working with cross-functional teams and external vendors. * A continuous improvement ...

Financial reporting and forecasting * Budget management * Purchase order management * Procure-to ... Confidence working with cross-functional teams and external vendors. * A continuous improvement ...

... external advisors to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulatory, tax, and internal standards. In addition to core financial responsibilities, this role will manage key HR and ...

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What is the difference between External Financial Reporting Manager vs Financial Analyst?

AspectExternal Financial Reporting ManagerFinancial Analyst
CredentialsCPA or CPA candidate often preferredBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
Work EnvironmentCorporate finance, accounting departments, external auditsFinancial planning, data analysis, investment evaluation
Employer & Industry UsagePublic companies, accounting firms, large corporationsCorporations, investment firms, banks, consulting firms

The External Financial Reporting Manager primarily focuses on preparing and ensuring compliance of external financial statements, working closely with auditors and regulatory bodies. In contrast, a Financial Analyst concentrates on analyzing financial data to support decision-making, budgeting, and forecasting. While both roles require strong accounting and financial knowledge, the Reporting Manager emphasizes external reporting standards, whereas the Analyst emphasizes internal financial analysis.

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Director, Accounting - Financial Reporting

Director, Accounting - Financial Reporting

QTS Realty Trust, Inc.

Overland Park, KS • On-site

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago


Job description

WHO YOU ARE:
The Director, Accounting - Financial Reporting is responsible for leading and scaling QTS' external financial reporting function, including U.S. GAAP financial statement preparation and oversight, lender-facing debt compliance reporting, audit coordination, and related financial reporting controls. The ideal candidate brings deep technical reporting expertise, strong people leadership, and the ability to build scalable reporting processes that support company growth. The position requires a candidate with a significant amount of professional agility, a self-starter that quickly and effectively translates organization initiatives to departmental goals in order to achieve desired results.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
  • Lead the preparation and review of consolidated U.S. GAAP financial statements, footnotes, and related disclosures for external reporting purposes, as well as the preparation and review of certain U.S. GAAP stand-alone subsidiary reporting.
  • Manage lender-facing debt compliance reporting, including preparation and review of covenant calculations and related support packages.
  • Design, document, and enhance financial reporting controls and governance practices to support growth, scalability, and increasing reporting complexity.
  • Lead the effective use of financial reporting platforms such as Workiva (Wdesk) to improve disclosure management, audit support, automation, and reporting consistency.
  • Coordinate annual audits and ongoing interactions with external auditors, including management of audit requests, timelines, and issue resolution.
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and development to a team of accounting/financial reporting professionals.
  • Lead and nurture a work culture with a positive attitude that promotes open, frequent and dynamic communication among staff, stimulating teamwork to accomplish desired goals and objectives.
  • Proactively identify and execute process improvement, standardization, and automation initiatives to increase reporting efficiency, accuracy, and audit readiness while enabling the function to support additional upcoming financial reporting requirements.
  • Collaborate with other departments in accomplishing strategic objectives.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management with an emphasis in Accounting.
  • A minimum of 10 years of accounting or financial reporting experience.
  • Five or more years of supervisory experience.
  • Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing consolidated U.S. GAAP financial statements, including footnotes and disclosures for preferably large, complex organizations.
  • Experience with financial reporting platforms such as Workiva (Wdesk), ActiveDisclosure, or similar reporting technologies.
  • Experience coordinating annual audits, quarterly reviews, and ongoing interactions with external auditors.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial statement presentation requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Four or more years of experience in public accounting at a Big 4 firm.
  • Seven or more years of supervisory experience.
  • CPA, MBA, or a graduate degree in a finance-related field.
  • Experience automating financial reporting processes through reporting technologies and data integration tools.
  • Experience scaling a financial reporting function within a rapidly growing organization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Strong analytical and technical skills, with experience analyzing and interpreting financial data and financial reporting matters.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey financial information clearly to executives and non-financial stakeholders.
  • Strategic thinking capabilities and a deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial statement presentation, and financial reporting processes.
  • Detail oriented, with the ability to conduct critical self-reviews and review the work of others to ensure accurate, complete, and timely work product.
  • Collaborative and results-oriented, with the ability to partner across departments, manage competing priorities, and drive process improvements in a fast-paced growth environment.
  • Professional agility and sound organizational skills to adapt to changing priorities, evolving reporting requirements, and strict deadlines.
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Ability to work extended hours as needed.

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