Financial Reporting Manager

A leading global, publicly traded manufacturing company is seeking a Manager, Financial Reporting to join its Corporate Controllership team. This is a highly visible opportunity reporting to the Director of Financial Reporting & Consolidations, with responsibility for leading financial reporting activities, managing a small team, and partnering closely with senior leadership across the organization.The role offers significant exposure to SEC reporting, technical accounting, Investor Relations, external auditors, and enterprise-wide finance transformation initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the preparation, review, and filing of 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filingsOversee the preparation and audit of 11-K and U.S. Pension Plan financial statementsMonitor SEC reporting and disclosure requirements and perform industry benchmarkingPartner with Investor Relations on quarterly earnings materials, investor presentations, and supplemental reportingServe as a subject matter expert on technical accounting matters, including share-based compensation, EPS, debt, hedge accounting, and other complex topicsResearch and interpret accounting guidance and prepare technical accounting memos and policiesLead implementation of new accounting standards, SEC requirements, disclosures, and related trainingMaintain and enhance the corporate accounting policy manualManage and provide oversight to an offshore Lease Center of Excellence (COE)Partner with external auditors throughout the annual audit and financial reporting cycleLead process improvement, automation, and financial reporting transformation initiativesReview XBRL exhibits and support ad hoc accounting and reporting projectsLead, mentor, and develop two direct reports, including performance management and career developmentQualifications6+ years of progressive financial reporting or accounting experienceActive CPA requiredBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldPublic accounting and public-company industry experience strongly preferredStrong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reportingExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong project management and organizational abilitiesDemonstrated experience leading and developing accounting professionalsAbility to manage multiple priorities and tight reporting deadlinesStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skillsAbility to effectively partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teamsAdvanced Excel skills and ability to learn and leverage new financial systems and technologyWorkiva and/or OneStream experience preferred