<p>Kforce's client, a Publicly Traded Manufacturing Company is looking to hire a Financial Reporting Manager. This is a newly created position. The company offers a flexible working environment and great benefits.</p> <p>Summary: The Finance Manager supports external financial reporting, technical accounting research, and internal control compliance initiatives. This role assists in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements, while supporting the organization's internal control framework and SOX compliance efforts.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities: Financial Reporting:</p> <ul> <li>Assist in the preparation and review of external financial statements, footnote disclosures, and management reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory requirements </li><li>Support periodic reporting requirements, including quarterly and annual filings and related disclosures </li><li>Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather and validate data for financial reporting </li><li>Prepare and review supporting schedules and documentation for external reporting </li><li>Assist with external audit and quarterly review processes </li></ul> <p>Technical & General Accounting:</p> <ul> <li>Support the development and implementation of accounting policies and internal control procedures </li><li>Monitor and evaluate new accounting standards and assess their impact on the organization </li><li>Provide technical accounting research and support for special projects and business initiatives </li></ul> <p>Internal Controls & Compliance:</p> <ul> <li>Promote and support compliance with internal controls across the organization </li><li>Partner with Internal Audit and business stakeholders to maintain and monitor the SOX compliance framework </li><li>Assist with control testing, risk assessments, and remediation of identified deficiencies </li><li>Support process improvement initiatives while maintaining regulatory and policy compliance* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance </li><li>2-5 years of relevant accounting, audit, or industry experience </li><li>Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks (e.g., SOX) </li></ul> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li>CPA certification (or progress toward certification); MBA a plus </li><li>Public accounting experience </li><li>Experience with financial reporting and internal controls </li><li>Strong technical accounting and analytical skills </li><li>Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP or similar) </li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel </li><li>Familiarity with financial reporting or compliance software tools </li></ul>