Senior Manager, Financial Reporting - Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP : Job Details

Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world's leading financial centers - New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

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Job Description:

The Senior Manager, Financial Reporting will manage a set of accounting activities to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, corporate policies, and external audits. This person will manage the preparation of reports in support of the financial statements and the external audit process.

This individual will report to and work closely with the Senior Director of Accounting & Reporting and others in the organization in analysis and reconciliation of accounts and in development and implementation of in accounting policies, procedures, and controls.

The ideal candidate possesses leadership capabilities, solid operational and technical accounting background, and works proactively to drive results. This person is a self-starter, flexible, has a high level of integrity, and is action and goal-oriented in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

* Participate in the monthly financial close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations, and report preparation

* Participate in the ongoing development and establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies, including the review and implementation of process and system changes

* Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices

* Participate in strategic financial projects including upgrades and implementation of ERP software

* Ensure compliance with internal control policies

* Collaborate with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance

* Compile and review audit documentation for both US and foreign audits.

* Interacts at all levels with stakeholders to produce timely, efficient and accurate month-end close and financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders

* Analyze the effect of statutory accounting practices and studies regulations and guidance to ensure correct application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

* Assist with compilation of information for preparation of tax returns

* Actively review and advise on financial and accounting processes

* Supervise team of Accountants, Senior Accountants, and/or Managers to ensure they're motivated and provided proper support to meet their job duties and responsibilities

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required

* 8 to 10 years of experience of accounting experience, with at least 3 years of management experience

* Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and executive presence

* Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills.

* Excellent analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills that include knowing when to escalate decisions and issues.

* Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, time sensitive environment.

* Ability to provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning, maintain confidentiality, and display appropriate ethical knowledge.

* A sense of urgency and a commitment to quality and timely completion of projects.

* MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project) technical knowledge, skills, and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Master's degree in accounting, finance, or related field a plus

* Workday experience a plus

* Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred