Financial Reporting and Internal Controls Leader

Financial Reporting and Internal Controls LeaderThe Financial Reporting and Internal Controls Leader is responsible for timely preparation and review of external financial reporting, technical accounting research, accounting standard implementation, and supporting the organization's SOX program and related internal controls framework.This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and integrity across all SEC reporting and internal control processes while partnering closely with Finance leadership, Internal Audit, and cross-functional stakeholders.Financial ReportingAssist in the preparation and review of external financial statements, footnote disclosures, and management discussion & analysis in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulationsLead planning and execution of SEC financial reporting requirements, including Form 10-Q, Form 10-K, Form 8-K, press releases, sustainability reporting, and proxy statements, ensuring all deadlines and review standards are metCoordinate with management across the organization to gather and validate data supporting SEC filingsSupport investor communications, including quarterly earnings releases and related presentationsPrepare and review supporting schedules and documentation for SEC filingsSupport external audit and quarterly review processesTechnical and General AccountingAssist in development, documentation, and implementation of accounting policies and internal control proceduresResearch new accounting standards and assess applicability to the organizationPartner with the Corporate Controller, CFO, and Director of External Reporting on technical accounting matters and special projectsProvide guidance on accounting treatments and ensure consistency with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirementsInternal Controls / SOX ComplianceLead and champion SOX compliance efforts across the organizationCollaborate with Internal Audit to monitor, test, and certify the effectiveness of the SOX frameworkPartner with business and functional leaders to improve processes while maintaining strong internal controlsLead remediation efforts for control deficiencies and ensure timely resolutionConduct business process and entity-level control risk assessmentsProvide training and support to strengthen control awareness across the organizationBasic QualificationsBachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting4+ years of relevant experience in accounting, audit, financial reporting, or internal controls (manufacturing environment preferred)Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirementsCPA required or actively in progressExperience with SEC financial reporting requirements, including filings and disclosuresStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsProficiency in Microsoft ExcelPreferred QualificationsBig 4 public accounting experience strongly preferredExperience with SAP/S4HANA preferredExperience with Workiva (Wdesk) and/or AuditBoard preferredVerified compensation range: $95,000 – $142,600