Manager Business Management - Financial Reporting

Responsibility for the overall Sector financial reporting and accounting close activities, which includes review of monthly and quarterly financial reporting data and analysis in support of the company's U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) disclosure requirements Review and approval of journal entries in SAP and HFM, including non-routine transactions Analyze financial data, trends and variances to provide actionable insights to management Evaluate the potential effects on all newly established and/or potential accounting principle changes implemented by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, SEC, and/or any other financial regulatory entities Interpret generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) accounting standards and SEC guidance to determine the appropriate accounting and financial reporting treatment Support annual audit and quarterly review activities with external auditors Ensures compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements related to internal controls over financial reporting Lead, mentor and train staff members Lead or assist with ad-hoc projects, as needed Must either have a bachelor's degree in accounting, and 10 years of relevant work experience or a masters degree and 8 years of relevant work experience or a PhD and 6 years of relevant work experience Public Accounting/Audit and Assurance may count for up to an additional year of experience for each year of relevant experience Big 4 or recognized public accounting firm audit experience (minimum senior associate level) Excellent understanding of US GAAP with a strong knowledge of SEC reporting regulations Strong project management skills Prior experience in Aerospace & Defense industry