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Apogee Enterprises, Inc. · 8 hours ago

Sr. Manager, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$150K/yr - $175K/yr

8+ years exp

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. is a company focused on providing accurate and timely external financial reporting and managing technical accounting. The Sr. Manager will lead corporate accounting activities, ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, and oversee SEC filings while collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve accounting processes.

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Responsibilities

Lead the coordination and preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 11-K, Proxy, etc.) and related support (earnings release and investor and Board presentations)

Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC, and other applicable standards

Partner with external auditors and manage audit activities related to public filings

Direct and manage execution of statutory financial reporting requirements and filings, including coordination with internal teams and external auditors

Proactively stay abreast of SEC and U.S. GAAP technical accounting and reporting requirements and lead research, application and implementation of matters impacting the Company

Draft technical accounting memos and ensure proper documentation for significant transactions, accounting policies, and other events as needed

Partner with finance management and other business leaders to address technical accounting topics. Advise on accounting implications of business activities, acquisitions and other strategic projects. Lead periodic training sessions through the organization to educate and improve awareness on technical accounting matters

Oversee monthly and quarterly close process for corporate entities and consolidated results

Manage intercompany eliminations and consolidation of global subsidiaries

Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial statements and supporting schedules

Maintain and improve centralized accounting practices and application of policies, including responsibility for equity compensation, contingencies, impairment analysis, capitalized costs, lease accounting and purchase accounting, among other areas. Monitor effective application of accounting policies across the organization

Actively participate in both formal and informal reviews with segment finance and accounting teams, various corporate functions, and accounting operations to ensure financial transactions and financial statement disclosures are complete and accurate

Oversee the design, monitoring and maintenance of strong financial controls related to key accounting areas, financial close and reporting

Drive process improvement and automation initiatives for reporting, consolidation and accounting activities

Mentor and develop team members within the accounting and reporting function

Assist Corporate Controller and CFO in special projects/tasks as assigned

Qualification

CPA designationUS GAAP knowledgeSEC reporting experienceBig 4 public accountingFinancial reportingProcess improvementCommunication skillsTeam management

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with CPA designation

8+ years progressive accounting experience, including SEC-related financial reporting, Big 4 public accounting and corporate financial reporting experience

Extensive knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and internal controls

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive financial projects simultaneously and operate under pressure to meet all deadlines

Superior communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders and partners

Ability to research, document, communicate and report technical accounting issues

Manage and develop team members

Demonstrated ability to implement continuous improvement and drive effective and efficient financial processes and activities