We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented accounting expert to join our team as the Director of Financial Reporting in Milwaukee. In this role, you will oversee external financial reporting, enhance internal controls, and provide critical analyses of financial statements. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Finance, this position is pivotal to ensuring compliance with accounting standards and delivering clear financial insights to senior leadership.
For immediate consideration call Bill Johannes at 414-662-3416 or connect on Linked-In . All conversations will be confidential. If you or someone you know would qualify for any of the positions listed below feel free to have them call me as well. Thanks for any consideration and I look forward to helping you. God Bless.
Responsibilities:
• Lead the preparation and submission of external financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the Vice President of Finance to manage external audits, with a focus on internal controls and other key areas.
• Review monthly internal financial statements and draft transparent executive summaries for quarterly reports aimed at senior leadership.
• Conduct research and implement new accounting standards, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
• Prepare detailed calculations and disclosures for complex accounting matters.
• Assist in managing operational accounting functions as required.
• Oversee audits related to employee benefit plans, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Handle specialized reports and lead ad-hoc financial projects to support organizational goals.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in public accounting or a combination of public and private accounting roles.
• Expertise in SEC reporting, SOX compliance, and internal controls.
• Strong proficiency in preparing and analyzing financial documents such as Form 10-K and Form 10-Q.
• CPA certification is highly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial data to various levels of the organization.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.
• Background in Big 4 accounting firms is an advantage.
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