Avient Corporation · 2 weeks ago
Manager, External Reporting
Avon Lake, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAvient Corporation is an innovator of materials solutions aimed at helping customers succeed while promoting sustainability. The External Reporting Manager will oversee the preparation and filing of SEC reports, ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting, while also managing relationships with external auditors and providing technical accounting support.
ManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Responsibilities
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
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
Provide technical assistance on complex accounting issues, including, but not limited to, revenue recognition, disclosure matters, financial reporting and regulatory compliance
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
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
Assists with reporting and conclusions related to accounting requirements associated with business combinations and discontinued operations
Coaches and develops direct reports
Other projects/duties as assigned or needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
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
Experience working with or in a publicly traded company
Strong experience working with U.S. GAAP
Demonstrated experience overseeing financial operations in a multi-legal entity environment, preferably within manufacturing or multinational organizations
Advanced written and verbal communication skills
Team player with proven ability to lead and manage projects
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree
CPA highly desirable
Benefits
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
Company
Avient Corporation
The world is changing in remarkable ways, creating both challenges and opportunities.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (2)
2023 (3)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.38B2024-09-05Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2022-07-27Post Ipo Debt· $725M
2000-09-08IPO
Leadership Team
Khandpur Ashish
Chairman, CEO, and President
Recent News
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