Financial Reporting Manager (930977) at Equus — Louisville, KY

This position plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity of the Company's financial records, overseeing compliance with U.S. GAAP, and supporting management with reliable financial information for decision-making. The Financial Reporting Manager will provide leadership to the accounting team, drive process improvements, maintain strong internal controls, and serve as a key liaison with external auditors.

This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in various systems. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, organized, curious, and demonstrates the following skills;

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Lead and manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Oversee the general ledger and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, supplemental year-end reporting schedules and ad-hoc supporting analyses.
• Actively drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of the close process.
• Coordinate the year-end financial statement audit and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
• Manage close schedules, monitor deadlines, and ensure completion of all close activities.

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff, fostering professional growth and accountability.
• Establish performance expectations and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, self-motivation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and provide accounting guidance.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Assist in the development, maintenance, and improvement of accounting policies, procedures, and documentation to support a controlled financial reporting environment by acting as a primary subject matter expert.
• Partner with the Director of Internal Audit to support compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and accounting standards.
• Assist with documentation and testing of internal controls and audit requirements, as applicable.
• Identify and mitigate financial reporting and accounting risks.

Process Improvement & Strategic Support

• Evaluate existing accounting processes and implement enhancements to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Support finance transformation initiatives, system implementations, and process automation efforts.
• Participate in special projects, acquisitions, integrations, and strategic business initiatives as needed.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive accounting, financial reporting, or audit experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial statement preparation, and technical accounting concepts.
• Experience managing or leading month-end and year-end close processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, index-match, lookups, form creations, conditional formatting) and experience working with ERP systems.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with senior leadership.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and customers

Preferred (Not Required)

• Previous experience with a Big Four public accounting firm (PwC, Deloitte, EY, or KPMG).
• Combination of public accounting and industry accounting experience.
• Experience managing accounting personnel and developing high-performing teams.
• Experience with SOX compliance, internal controls, and external audit management.
• Exposure to mergers and acquisitions, system implementations, and process automation initiatives.