<p>The External Reporting Manager is a key role that will drive the development and analysis of data used in the global consolidation of external reports. This includes the preparation and filing of required SEC reports, developing white papers that support technical accounting positions taken by the company, interfacing with external auditors, and overseeing government report submissions. This position is vital to ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting in a dynamic, global environment.</p> <p>Essential Duties & Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Manages, in partnership with the Assistant Corporate Controller, preparation of all SEC filing, including footnote preparation, reconciliation of support documents to the filed documents, formatting of the filings both internally and through 3rd party services, and all other related activities</p> </li><li> <p>Interfaces directly with the external auditors during their quarterly reviews or annual audits to reconcile and support information included in external filings or requests from the auditors</p> </li><li> <p>Provide technical assistance on complex accounting issues, including, but not limited to, revenue recognition, disclosure matters, financial reporting and regulatory compliance.</p> </li><li> <p>Executes the collection of management rep letters and commitments and contingency letters from business and corporate personnel at quarter and year-ends. Raises and assists with resolution of identified issues on this report at all levels within the corporate control function</p> </li><li> <p>Ensures activities are planned in a timely manner to achieve an accurate filing processing. Performs quality control check on all SEC and external filings, including acquisition and disposition related filings</p> </li><li> <p>Assists with reporting and conclusions related to accounting requirements associated with business combinations and discontinued operations</p> </li><li> <p>Coaches and develops direct reports.</p> </li><li> <p>Other projects/duties as assigned or needed.</p> </li><li> <p>Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.</p> </li><li> <p>CPA highly desirable</p> </li><li> <p>At least 5+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, preferably in a large public accounting firm or in financial reporting, technical accounting, or a related field.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience working with or in a publicly traded company.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong experience working with U.S. GAAP.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated experience overseeing financial operations in a multi-legal entity environment, preferably within manufacturing or multinational organizations.</p> </li><li> <p>Advanced written and verbal communication skills</p> </li><li> <p>Team player with proven ability to lead and manage projects</p> </li></ul> <p>Final compensation within this range may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position. The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid time off, paid vacation time, paid parental leave, paid holidays annually. Learn more about our benefits at: Career Opportunities | Avient.</p> <p>The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. Avient reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.</p> <p>#LI-MM1</p> <p>#LI-HYBRID</p>