• Address: Los Angeles, CA 90030 (map)
• Date Posted: 11/07/09
• Job Type: Full-time

Job Title: DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL REPORTING - $130K

Job Code: 963

Location: Los Angeles, California

Job Location: On-Site/Office

Travel Requirement: No Traveling

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Job Description:

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This large global manufacturing retail company is seeking a Director of Financial Reporting.


This position reports to the Corporate Controller, and is supported by an Accounting Manager for internal financial reporting and a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant. The Director of Financial Reporting oversees the Company's financial reporting function by working with various business leaders and accounting personnel within the Company to develop and execute corporate financial reporting processes. The Director of Financial Reporting is the point person responsible for both internal and external financial reporting, including regulatory filings; technical accounting leadership, implementation of accounting policies across the Company and compliance with GAAP. The Director of Financial Reporting also plays a key role in the Companys efforts to implement new technology in order to improve the timeliness and accuracy of financial reporting processes and improve financial reporting. This position is also responsible for financial planning by developing and providing reports of relevant historical data for Company's various financial forecasting tools.


RESPONSIBILITIES:


Lead the financial reporting process by overseeing the internal and external financial reporting efforts.


Assist with financial planning, budgeting and forecasting through collaboration with the Company's financial planning staff in order to develop and provide reports of relevant and historical actual data.


Design and implement process improvements for the companys financial reporting function.


Lead the implementation of financial consolidation and reporting software.


Provide leadership in interpretation and implementation of GAAP.


Lead the preparation of SEC filings including 10-Q and 10-K reports


Oversee preparation and period enhancement of the Companys internal financial reporting package; review financial reporting package for completeness and accuracy.


Work to improve data quality processes and report design to meet diverse and changing needs for management reporting.

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Draft MD&A as well as the earnings related press releases and conference call scripts.


Assist the legal department in preparation and drafting of the proxy filings.


Train and develop members of the corporate financial reporting team.



REQUIREMENTS:


7 years experience in auditing, preferably with a Big Four public accounting firm. In addition, several years of experience in the financial reporting function in industry will be helpful.


Must have CPA license.


Must have excellent project management skills (work flow planning and management, people management and coaching, etc.).


This position requires an in-depth knowledge of GAAP.


Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, including significant relevant experience with financial consolidations and reporting. Candidates experienced with consolidations and reporting of multi-divisional entities, as well as companies with manufacturing operations and significant international operations will be at an advantage.


Strong Microsoft Office skills; experience with business performance management systems (e.g., Hyperion, Cognos) and business intelligence software, and experience working and extracting information from various accounting platforms.


Must have outstanding written and oral communication skills


Experience in retail and manufacturing settings is helpful.



Please forward your resume in a Word format to lwright@sedonagroup.com or call Linda at 949.916.2817 for immediate consideration.Preferences

Total Work Experience: 7-10 yrs


Type: Full Time Employee


Sector: Corporate Finance-General Finance

CompensationTotal Compensation: $125,000 - $150,000 annual salary.