Manager Financial Reporting

Manager Of Financial Reports

The Manager Of Financial Reports will play a key role in Advantage Solutions' corporate accounting team, reporting to the Senior Director of Accounting (Record-to-Report). This position is responsible for leading the consolidated close process, driving the external audit, and overseeing key consolidated reconciliations and rollforwards for the Company. The role also provides exposure to complex and non-routine transactions.

This is an excellent opportunity for Big 4 alumni or experienced corporate accountants to gain broad visibility across the controllership function of a publicly traded, SEC registrant while developing leadership skills in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

Job Duty

Lead the consolidated close process, including preparation and review of consolidated analytics, reconciliations, and financial schedules supporting internal and external reporting.

Serve as the primary leader of the external audit process, managing requests, coordinating deliverables across the organization, and driving timely resolution of audit matters.

Ownership of key consolidated reconciliations and rollforwards (e.g., goodwill, intangibles, leases, cash, debt, and other non-routine balance sheet areas) to ensure accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP.

Support accounting for non-routine and non-recurring transactions, such as acquisitions, divestitures, debt modifications / extinguishments, and other complex areas.

Partner with the Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting team on the evaluation and implementation of new accounting standards and pronouncements.

Drive compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, while supporting process improvements and automation initiatives.

Support special projects, including system enhancements, finance transformation initiatives and continuous improvement initiatives.

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Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports

Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources

Indirect Reports

May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

Travel And / or Driving Requirements

Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job

Minimum Qualifications

The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job

Education Level :

(Required) : Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

(Preferred) : CPA strongly preferred

Field of Study / Area of Experience : Account and / or Finance

3-6 years of experience in reporting and data analysis

2 to 4 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting experience auditing SEC registrants (Big 4 preferred).

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

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

Demonstrated experience with consolidations, audit leadership, and complex accounting topics.

Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with large ERP and consolidation systems a plus.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Additional Information Regarding Advantage Solutions Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position / department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Advantage Sales and Marketing, LLC dba Advantage Solutions reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. Advantage Solutions shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled