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Advance Auto Parts · 1 day ago

Manager, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Advance Auto Parts is a publicly traded company in the United States, seeking a Manager for Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting. The role involves managing the preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, ensuring compliance with SEC regulations, and leading interactions with external auditors.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for managing the preparation and accuracy of consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP

Ensure timely deliverables of internal and external reporting

Interpret U.S. GAAP accounting standards and SEC guidance to determine the accounting and financial reporting treatment, including internal control considerations, for new material, and/or complex, unusual transactions or agreements

Research technical accounting guidance and regulations, reach conclusions, prepare accounting memos/updates and concisely communicate accounting conclusions to the key stakeholders

Interprets and communicates potential implementation impacts and applicability of emerging accounting and reporting rules being deliberated by the SEC, US GAAP, PCAOB or other regulations. For significant amendments, works with cross-functional teams to ensure impacts are captured, reported and disclosed completely and accurately

Lead interactions with our external auditor and manage the annual audit and quarterly reviews

Oversee and assist in preparation of other SEC filings, including certain Form 8-Ks and Form 4s required under the Section 16 rules

Responsible for identifying opportunities to streamline the processes and implement as appropriate

Assist in the preparation of Audit Committee and executive level presentations

Manage the share-based compensation accounting, ensuring accuracy of data and balances

Responsible for the development and maintenance of narratives and control matrices for areas of responsibilities as required by Sarbanes-Oxley

Other financial reporting tasks or analysis as assigned. Such tasks may include period close activities, quarterly board reporting, participation in debt/equity offerings and other review/documentation

Qualification

U.S. GAAPSEC regulationsCertified Public AccountantMicrosoft ExcelFinancial reportingAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsConflict solvingNegotiation skills

Required

Solid understanding and knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations

Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel and ERP skills

Strong analytical, organizational, conflict solving and negotiation skills

Extraordinary interpersonal skills to work in conjunction with other departments, vendors and internal and external customers

Must be a team player who also works well independently

Must be able to analyze data, draw conclusions, interpret results and communicate findings effectively

Must be able to read, analyze, interpret and comprehend financial reports, and legal documents

Must be able to communicate effectively in both an oral and written manner to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community

Must be able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to top management, external department heads, customers, clients and other employees

Must be organized and meet or exceed deadlines

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university

Certified Public Accountant license required

6+ years of experience with a Big 4 public accounting firm auditing a public company and/or in financial reporting for a publicly-traded company