Manager Financial Reporting

This position is responsible for overall financial reporting, including analysis and technical accounting.  They also manage the Financial Reporting team.  Accountability to produce timely and accurate income statement, balance sheet and supplemental reporting to all key stakeholders, both internal and external.  The ideal candidate is a certified public accountant (CPA) with experience working for a large public accounting firm, and a self-stater capable of working independently with strong analytical skills.  Must be knowledgeable in financial reporting, general ledger accounting, technical accounting, and capable of interacting with individuals throughout the organization.

Position Responsibilities may include:

• Lead the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and related external audits.
• Serve as the daily financial reporting resource and “go-to” person for technical accounting guidance and policies.
• Provide leadership to teams that work on projects related to program or accounting initiatives
• Update Senior Leadership on finance accounting status and related issues that need awareness or resolution. 
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders regularly.
• Facilitate meetings and ensure effective communication across all stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain effective and efficient financial reporting processes to meet the month-end, quarter-end, and annual accounting internal/external reporting timelines and meet Company goals.
• Research and analysis of technical accounting topics and preparation of technical accounting memos.
• Develop, motivate and supervise other members of the Financial Reporting team.
• Coordinate and assist with the annual external audit of financial statements and internal controls.
• Partner with business unit Controllers and Daikin Group company counterparts.
• Train staff as needed.
• Identification and performance of ad hoc projects within the accounting department.
• Identify opportunities for improving effectiveness and efficiency of processes
• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs.

Nature & Scope:

• Ensures work is aligned with the Director’s expectations, goals, and vision 
• Accountable for implementation of policies, processes, and procedures for short-term results
• Decisions and problem-solving are guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receives guidance from Senior Manager/Director
• Works on difficult to moderately complex issues and projects 
• Provides guidance and training to subordinates
• Has authority to hire, recommend pay, establish performance and recommend for termination
• Level of signing authority established by company policy/guidelines

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels inside and outside the company
• Well-developed analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Broad understanding of financial/accounting principles.
• Team oriented, results focused individual with hands-on style committed to delivering a very high quality work product.
• Creativity and tenacity in analysis and problem solving. “Can-do” attitude; ability to work intensively with a full sense of ownership of the work product at all times.
• Ability to anticipate and manage the immediate and longer-term consequences when things do not go as planned.
• Capable of setting direction and motivating teams.
• Proven ability to meet or beat deadlines; ability to prioritize tasks to meet business needs, including prioritizing the work of others on the team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Expert Excel, Access, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint Skills
• Analytic Skills: Ability to think objectively and interpret meaningful themes from quantitative and qualitative data
• Problem Solving & Decision Quality: Able to use rigorous logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions
• Relationship Management: Able to build constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners
• Leadership and performance management skills
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Possess strong interpersonal skills to deal effectively with a wide variety of people assertively and confidently

Experience:

• 8 years of progressive accounting/finance experience
• 3 years of Big 4 (or other national/regional public accounting firm) experience required
• 5 years in a leadership role

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, Master’s degree preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.

People Management  Yes 

Physical Requirements / Work Environment: Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

Reports To: Director, Financial Reporting

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.