External Reporting Manager

External Reporting Manager (Contract)Location: Tualatin, OR (Hybrid/Flexible Onsite)Job Duration: 9 months contract on W2 with possible extensionsPay Rate: $82.86/hourPosition OverviewWe are seeking an experienced External Reporting Manager to lead external financial reporting and regulatory compliance activities for a publicly traded organization. This role is responsible for preparing and reviewing SEC filings, consolidated financial statements, financial disclosures, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.The ideal candidate has extensive experience in public company financial reporting, strong technical accounting expertise, and the ability to collaborate across Finance, Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Investor Relations, and other business functions to deliver accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.________________________________________Key Responsibilities• Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual external financial reporting deliverables, including SEC filings.• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and related footnote disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.• Coordinate reporting schedules and ensure timely completion of reporting deadlines.• Research and document new accounting standards and regulatory guidance, assessing their impact on financial reporting.• Partner with internal stakeholders across Accounting, Finance, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Investor Relations, and business operations to support reporting requirements.• Support external audit activities by preparing audit schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor requests.• Maintain and enhance disclosure controls, internal controls, and SOX compliance processes.• Ensure financial reporting documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready.• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, controls, and operational efficiency.• Mentor and support team members while fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.________________________________________Required Qualifications• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.• 8+ years of combined public accounting and public company external reporting experience.• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.• Experience preparing and reviewing:o Quarterly and Annual Financial Statementso Footnote Disclosureso SEC Filings (10-Q, 8-K, Annual Reports, Proxy Statements)o Earnings Release support• Experience with SOX 404 compliance and disclosure controls.• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.• Experience with Workiva (Wdesk) and large ERP systems such as SAP or similar.________________________________________Preferred Qualifications• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).• Master's degree in Accounting or Finance.• Big Four public accounting experience.• Previous leadership or people management experience.• Experience supporting multinational publicly traded companies.• Advanced Workiva certification or expertise.________________________________________Technical Skills• SEC Reporting• U.S. GAAP• Financial Statement Preparation• Financial Disclosures• Consolidated Financial Reporting• Workiva (Wdesk)• SAP or Large ERP Systems• SOX 404 Compliance• Internal Controls• Disclosure Controls• Technical Accounting Research• Microsoft Excel• Microsoft PowerPoint• Audit Support• Financial AnalysisPride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.Equal Employment OpportunityPride Global and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Fair Chance EmploymentPride Global and its affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.AccommodationsWe are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.