External Reporting and Technical Accounting Manager
We are currently seeking an External Reporting and Technical Accounting Manager. In this role, you will lead the preparation of external financial reports and SEC filings for APi Group ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC financial reporting, & financial policies. The individual in this role will interact with colleagues across multiple functions within APi Group’s organization such as FP&A, Tax, Treasury, IA, and business unit controllers.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate the preparation of external financial reports in compliance with SEC and other regulatory reporting requirements
- Primary author and developer of Group US GAAP accounting policies and lead training and education across the organization to ensure compliance
- Analyze business transactions and propose accounting treatment.
- Facilitate and support identification of process improvements.
- Prepare drafts of financial statements, footnotes and management’s discussion and analysis.
- Lead in the implementation of new accounting pronouncements or in accounting research related to financial statement presentation and disclosures.
- Serve as an effective liaison with external and internal auditors on reporting matters and annual engagement.
- Manage a team of one or more analysts to achieve timely and accurate financial reporting
- Create and foster a positive working environment within and across functional areas
- Provide accounting guidance on accounting related matters
- Research current and emerging accounting issues and implement related accounting policies and procedures
- Involved in Global Consolidation of Financial Statements
- Assist with compliance with GAAP and regulatory accounting
- Prepare accounting analysis and whitepapers
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in accounting and four or more years of relevant experience
- Significant knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls
- CPA certification required
- Prior experience in Public Accounting with SEC Registered clients
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite program
- Experience with consolidation software, such as OneStream or Hyperion
- Requires sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing
- Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions with moderate office equipment noise levels
- Ability to quickly understand complex transactions
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written when working with all levels of management, employees, and subsidiary companies
- Ability to effectively lead and develop others
- Ability to clearly communicate directions and information
- Demonstrates good interpersonal skills
- Flexibility and ability to work under changing priorities, peak workloads, and meet strict deadlines
- Ability to handle confidential information in a trustworthy manner
- Ability to maintain the highest standards of professional conduct at all times
This role reports to the Senior Manager of Accounting and Reporting
Benefits and Compensation:
This role will be based out of our New Brighton office. The pay range is $110k - $130k, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for annual bonus and profit sharing based on company performance in addition to other benefits that support the total well-being of you and your family. Some benefits include:
- Comprehensive Insurance coverage, Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
- Access to corporate fitness center
- Wellness Program
- 401K with employer match
- Discounted company stock (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
- Profit Sharing
- Generous paid time off
- Growth opportunities through company sponsored leadership development courses and trainings
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
All offers of employment are expressly contingent upon the satisfactory completion, in accordance with Company policy, of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
PandoLogic. Keywords: Business Unit Controller, Location: NEW BRIGHTON, MN - 55129
