Financial Reporting Accountant jobs in Sarasota, FL

Description

The Senior Financial Manager will play a crucial role in overseeing the month-end close processes for our operating entities while also leading the financial consolidation efforts for all company entities at the corporate level. Responsibilities include strategic financial planning, budgeting, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Here are some key aspects of the role

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Financial Close:
   • Manage and coordinate the month-end close processes for operating entities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
   • Lead the financial consolidation process at the corporate level for all company entities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather and validate financial data from various business units and functions.
   • Oversee and maintain Corporate Accounting systems.
   • Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency enhancements in month-end close and financial consolidation processes.
2. Financial Reporting:
   • Oversee the preparation and presentation of financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
   • Communicate financial results and provide insights to senior management and other stakeholders.
   • Review and analyze financial statements, supporting schedules, and reconciliations to ensure compliance with accounting principles, standards, relevant regulations and company policies.
   • Coordinate the preparation and filing of required 10Q, 10K, 8K and other SEC reports.
   • Stay current with accounting standards and regulatory changes, providing guidance on the application of new rules to ensure compliance and researching and resolving complex accounting issues as they arise.
3. Budgeting and Forecasting:
   • Lead the budgeting process, working with various departments to establish realistic financial targets.
   • Monitor and analyze variances between actual financial performance and budgeted expectations.
   • Prepare financial forecasts and provide insights into potential financial outcomes.
4. Compliance:
   • Ensure compliance with relevant financial laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
   • Work with internal and external auditors to facilitate audits and address any findings.
5. Team Leadership and Development:
   • Lead and mentor a team of financial professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
   • Develop and implement training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of the finance team.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience in leading and managing finance teams, demonstrating strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience in financial accounting and management, including month end closing, financial consolidations, budgeting and financial analysis, preferably within a public company environment
• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with financial consolidation software and ERP systems..
• Consistently achieve high work standards, attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness a must
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills including ability to work independently under time constraints, and with flexibility to meet demands of the position
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills including demonstrated work ethic and desire to strive for continuous improvement
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite with high proficiency in Excel
• Demonstrated ability to build strong, mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders at similar functional levels
• Solution-focused mindset with an extremely flexible attitude and approach to achieving outcomes
• Well-developed time management skills

Education and Experience:

• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field is typically required. Master's in Business Administration (MBA) or a Master's in Finance preferred.
• Possession of relevant professional certifications, such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), is preferred
• 7-10 years or more of progressively responsible experience in finance or accounting roles with a public company is required.
• Previous experience in managerial or supervisory positions is preferred.