Manager, Financial Reporting And Accounting Systems

Manager, Financial Reporting and Accounting Systems Overview

• The Manager, Financial Reporting and Accounting Systems oversees financial reporting and system management, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in accounting processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate accounting and process changes into technical solutions, enhancing organizational efficiency.
• Maintain governance over financial structures, including chart of accounts and income categories, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Develop and maintain financial reports for internal and external distribution, including quarterly board books and supplemental materials.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities and process improvements to streamline workflows and strengthen internal controls.
• Partner with innovation and technology teams to address business challenges and prioritize system-driven solutions.
• Investigate and implement artificial intelligence solutions to enhance business processes and controllership.
• Support system testing, upgrades, and user acceptance testing in collaboration with technology teams.
• Work independently with urgency while fostering strong team collaboration and communication.

Manager, Financial Reporting and Accounting Systems Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Design, create, and test accounting reports for diverse organizational needs, ensuring accuracy and usability.
• Validate ad hoc queries for management, providing actionable insights and data-driven recommendations.
• Partner with stakeholders to integrate accounting changes into technical solutions, enhancing efficiency and compliance.
• Maintain governance over financial structures, ensuring consistency and adherence to organizational standards.
• Develop and maintain financial reports for quarterly board books and supplemental materials.
• Identify process improvements to streamline workflows and strengthen internal controls.
• Collaborate with technology teams to address business challenges and implement system-driven solutions.
• Investigate and implement artificial intelligence solutions to enhance business processes.
• Support system testing, upgrades, and user acceptance testing in collaboration with technology teams.

Manager, Financial Reporting and Accounting Systems Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field required.
• CPA or CMA certification preferred, demonstrating advanced accounting expertise.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience, with 8 years preferred, in financial reporting and systems management.
• Proficiency in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and experience with MRI software is advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, and financial reporting tools.
• Experience with SQL and database management, enhancing data analysis capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a hybrid work environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, analysis, and process improvement initiatives.