Interim Sr Accounting Manager, Internal Reporting
Seeking a dynamic and highly experienced interim Sr Accounting Manager, Internal Reporting for a Financial Services company in North Dallas. This is a six month contract with potential to extend. The Senior Accounting Manager, Internal Reporting will lead the internal financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timeliness across the organization. A key driver of reporting and organizational coordination, this role will lead critical finance operations including managing an in-depth reporting package, overseeing the month-end close process, and contributing to SEC reporting. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-focused, and highly collaborative, with a strong accounting and reporting background.
Key Responsibilities for the Contract Opportunity :
- Oversee the timely and accurate execution of the month-end close process to ensure the integrity of financial data.
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses for accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP.
- Coordinate internal reporting requirements across departments, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of financial data to key stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, finance, and executive leadership, to deliver a comprehensive reporting package.
- Prepare and present significant internal reporting packages for business leaders, investors, and board-level materials.
- Consolidate financial data, ensuring proper tracking, reporting, and verification of relevant performance metrics.
- Review SEC filings and ensure alignment of internal reporting with external reporting requirements.
- Ensure overall tie-out of financial data, including validating calculations and verifying supporting schedules for reporting accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare and maintain the statement of cash flows to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP.
- Identify trends and key indicators within cash flow statements to support strategic decision-making processes and provide actionable insights.
Requirements :
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.Advanced degree (MBA, MS in Accounting, or similar) is a plus.CPA certification is highly desirable but not required.Extensive accounting experience with a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP principles and financial reporting requirements.Proven experience in internal reporting processes, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.Very strong organizational skills with the ability to manage responsibilities, prioritize tasks effectively, and adhere to strict deadlines.Familiarity with public accounting processes or accounting in a publicly traded company is a strong advantage.Experience within the financial services industry is a nice-to-have.Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, advanced formulas, etc.) is required.Experience using Workday or other financial systems is nice-to-have but not required.