Manager, External Reporting & Compliance

At Build-A-Bear we believe in the power of imagination, creativity, and memorable experiences. Our mission is to add a little more heart to life by creating unique experiences, lasting connections, and beloved memories that create lasting emotional connections. We are a multi-channel, site-based experience and entertainment company, with diversified categories and consumer segments. We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Manager, External Reporting & Compliance to join our dynamic team.

As Manager, External Reporting and Compliance the primary responsibilities are the preparation of the SEC filings including 10-K & 10-Q reports and earnings and press releases; supervising the Internal Audit and Compliance Staff; and performing technical accounting research and policies. Responsibilities also include reviewing contracts for accounting consequences; aiding General Counsel in the preparation of the annual Proxy Statement; performing accounting tasks including accounting for gift cards, rewards club, incentive compensation, accruals, equity; and serving as the liaison with external auditors.

Responsibilities :

• Prepare annual and quarterly SEC filings for adherence to US GAAP, SEC reporting standards, and accuracy based on financial data, knowledge of US GAAP and SEC standards, and knowledge of the Company's business and strategies.
• Supervise the daily responsibilities of the Internal Audit and Compliance Staff through their assessment and documentation of the Company's internal controls and other compliance activities.
• Assess direct reports performance, communicate through the year and document during the annual review period.
• Create and / or maintain accounting documents for areas such as gift cards, rewards club, incentive compensation, accruals, equity. This includes creating and submitting journal entries and supporting schedules to supervisors for review and approval.
• Remain current on latest US GAAP and SEC standards to prepare policies and answer questions pertaining to technical accounting.
• Perform research using tools to inform accounting decisions and communicate accounting consequences to operations personnel for consideration.
• Lead implementation of new accounting standards by researching and preparing an implementation strategy to ensure completion by the required date.
• Review revenue contracts and document revenue recognition implications.

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