External Reporting Manager

Our client, located near Springfield, NJ, is seeking an External Reporting Manager for a long-term consulting engagement. The qualified SEC Manager must be a CPA with Big 4 public accounting experience as well as a minimum 5 years of SEC reporting. This role is hybrid. The External Reporting Manager is responsible for performing external reporting and disclosure activities surrounding the filing of the Company's Forms 10-K, 10- Q, and certain 8-K's supporting the Company's earnings releases with the SEC. The External Reporting Manager will directly report to the External Reporting Director and will have one direct report. Key Responsibilities Support quarterly and annual SEC filings by drafting financial statements, footnotes, and other related disclosures, including comprehensive disclosures on derivative and hedging activities; movements in accumulated other comprehensive loss; impairment of long-lived assets; segment reporting requirements; ASC 420 exit or disposal cost obligations; and the preparation of MD&A Research and resolve complex accounting and disclosure issues, providing recommendations to management. Evaluate disclosures against U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements, leveraging the S. GAAP disclosure checklist to ensure compliance. Support external auditor interactions, including coordinating quarterly reviews and the year end audit, preparing schedules and analyses, managing the Form 10-Q/K comment process, and addressing audit inquiries. Facilitate the SAB 99 materiality assessment process, including the evaluation of out of period errors to determine their quantitative and qualitative impact on the financial statements and ensure appropriate documentation, escalation, and resolution. Facilitate the coordination and timely preparation of internal reporting packages across cross functional stakeholder groups. Support the review of earnings release materials, ensuring accuracy and consistency with external reporting narrative. Review XBRL tagging for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with SEC taxonomy requirements. Assist in the analysis of strategic transactions. Lead the company WWP updates project, coordinating across finance and managing quarterly communications on global policy and procedure Deliver WWP update and training sessions to the organization. Monitor Accounting Standard Update (ASU) developments for disclosure and accounting impacts and manage implementation with Global Technical Accounting Required Qualifications CPA required; Big 4 public accounting background preferred, with demonstrated expertise in SEC reporting processes and requirements; 5-10+ years of experience Experience with Workiva; familiarity with OneStream is a strong plus