Senior Manager, External Reporting and Technical Accounting

Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & External Reporting

 

The Senior Manager will play an integral part in the collection, analysis and reporting of financial data. This role involves researching complex accounting issues, preparing technical memos, supporting external reporting, and advising on the accounting implications of business transactions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in technical accounting, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Specific duties include the following:

 

·       Ensure business transactions are reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles

·       Perform research and analysis on a range of complex accounting issues including revenue recognition, lease accounting, business combinations, and financial instruments, interacting with Crown global division accounting and functional teams

·       Monitor US GAAP and SEC developments, assist with companywide implementation of new accounting pronouncements and reporting requirements

·       Assist to develop, maintain, and ensure compliance with internal controls related to global accounting policies and new accounting and reporting guidance issued by the FASB and the SEC

·       Assist monthly and quarterly close processes, including: Corporate legal entities, including analysis of results to forecast and budget, Global consolidation and SOX compliance

·       Assist in the preparation and review of external reporting, including: Quarterly Earnings News Releases, Quarterly (Form 10-Q) and Annual (Form 10-K) filing requirements, o  Other SEC filings, as necessary, including financing transactions

·       Continuously strive to enhance and streamline reporting processes and controls

Business Partnership:

·       Provide support and accounting advice across the Crown global business and to senior leadership for other key strategic projects, as needed.

·       Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Legal, Tax, Treasury, etc.) to assess accounting implications of strategic initiatives.

Internal Controls:

·       Serve as one of the primary points of contact for internal and external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits of financial statements and internal controls.

 

In addition to the qualifications and experience listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:

·       Bachelor’s degree in accounting

·        CPA, with 7+ years’ experience, including Big 4 public accounting experience

·       Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements

·       Adaptive to changing priorities

·       Good interpersonal communication skills

·       Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines while lead others

·       Travel minimal