Director, Financial Reporting - Continental Finance Company : Job Details

Come join a growing financial technology company that's leading the marketplace in both the marketing and servicing of credit cards! Continental Finance Company ( CFC ) specializes in credit card options for those consumers with less than perfect credit. We are seeking a Senior Manager, Financial Reporting, to support and lead our financial reporting team as the Company looks to IPO in the near future. The Senior Manager, Financial Reporting, reporting to the Controller, is responsible for administering and performing the monthly, quarterly, and annual responsibilities for the Company's overall financial reporting function. This position will oversee, implement, and maintain the preparation of internal and filing of financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP regulations (and SEC, as applicable). The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of experience and a history of working at Big 4 accounting firms and/or publicly held companies. Note that CFC is not currently a publicly traded company but may have intentions to pursue an IPO in the coming years. CFC offers a hybrid work schedule which includes three (3) core days in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and two (2) remote workdays (Monday and Friday). Essential Functions:

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual internal & external reports through preparation/review of supporting schedules for financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare financial information and exhibits for earnings calls, disclosures and audit committees, as required.
• Oversee consolidation, including multiple legal entities and eliminations.
• Provide technical U.S. GAAP analysis and training, including researching U.S. GAAP, and prepare technical accounting policy documents, as needed.
• Responsible for managing and auditing the work of the reporting staff and assisting in performance management within the department.
• Review balance sheet and income statement variance reviews and assist in developing a comprehensive analytical review package for the Controller and CFO and executive management.
• Review investor reporting, debt covenant reporting, management reporting as well as mark to market accounting including reviewing complex transactions and their accuracy for recording in the general ledger.
• Responsible for reviewing departmental budgets for accuracy prior to dissemination to various responsible parties.
• Assist in external financial statement audits including, preparing, responding, and analyzing financial statement audit requests.
• Monitor the release of new reporting and disclosure rules and interpretations issued by the FASB, listed exchanges, and other regulators.
• As the Company pursues a future IPO, candidate will be responsible for managing monthly, quarterly, and annual external reports (including XBRL filings) through preparation/review of supporting schedules for financial statements prepared in accordance with SEC and U.S. GAAP.
• Maintain good internal control procedures and ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley regulations.
• Additional Duties, as assigned. The ideal candidate will have the following:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required. CPA designation preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years management experience preferred.
  • Minimum of 7 years (combined) progressive accounting experience in a public accounting setting and public company experience is a must.
  • Technical and comprehensive knowledge of finance, financial planning, accounting and tax areas of a business including an excellent understanding of GAAP.
  • Strong leadership and proven supervisory skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, and advanced Excel).
  • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to clearly communicate issues to all levels of management.
  • Prior credit card or financial services experience a plus, but not required. Why Continental Finance? Continental Finance Company (the CFC ) is one of America's leading marketers and servicers of credit cards for consumers with less-than-perfect credit. Since our founding in 2005, we have prided ourselves on corporate responsibility to customers in terms of a strong customer support program and fair treatment. With our success, we have also grown into an innovative financial tech company! With a state-of-the-art consumer marketing and servicing platform, we provide a variety of services to consumers when other financial institutions will not accommodate them. With more than 2.6 million credit cards managed and serviced since our founding, we pride ourselves on putting the customer first. We are not a chartered banking financial institution, nor are we a debt originator or a credit card issuer. CFC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Our company provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. CFC is seeking bright, energetic individuals that will help us grow and develop together! We uphold a promise to treat our employees with the same care and concern as we do our customers. We offer all employees competitive compensation and benefits in an exciting, fast-paced business casual environment. Join our growing team and apply online today! #LI-HYBRID #J-18808-Ljbffr