Sr Manager SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

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POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Manager, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting is responsible for managing external financial reporting requirements, general accounting, and a variety of technical accounting matters. The Senior Manager, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting manages the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings and reporting processes and interacts frequently with the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, Controllers Group, Internal Audit Department, External Auditors, and field personnel.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees compilation of SEC public filings, including completeness and accuracy of financial statements and disclosures in Form 10-Q/K and Form 8-K filings.
• Serves as company-wide subject matter expert for an array of complex accounting areas (e.g., stock compensation expense, statement of cash flows, valuation methodologies, derivatives/hedging, and purchase accounting, including opening balance sheets and settlements of net working capital, etc.).
• Creates, generates, and reviews reports used in the Company's monthly close (generally using Essbase, Oracle and Excel). Oversees the creation of reports that support the filing of financial information to be filed, or furnished, with the SEC. Coordinates with various stakeholders across the Company (e.g., EY, Legal, Investor Relations, Treasury, FAP, etc.) to support the compilation of SEC public filings.
• Assists with the oversight of the Company's external auditors and coordinates with field for statutory/contract audits.
• Supports Field Finance with technical accounting issues/questions, analyses, and conclusions.
• Oversees coordination with External Audit, Treasury, and Legal to support public debt offerings.
• Performs risk assessments to design an effective control environment, and effectively performs key internal controls (for high-risk processes).
• Coordinates with the Market Planning & Development Department to execute the company's plan for acquisitions and divestitures, including but not limited to engaging in deal structure, due diligence and negotiation.
• Manages and develops staff.
• Supports the External Reporting management team in cultivating an engaging environment for team members.
• Oversees creation and maintenance of company-wide accounting policies, including the adoption of new accounting standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Accounting or Finance, or Master of Business Administration (MBA), or related field of study.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Experience working with Oracle and Essbase, or similar general ledger systems, reporting tools and database tools.
• At least 3 years of experience working for a public (Big 4 or Tier II National) accounting firm serving a public registrant(s).
• At least 2 years of experience leading an External Reporting function that involved SEC reporting and accounting research.
• At least 1 year of experience overseeing a month- and quarter-end accounting close process.
• Experience leading a mid-sized team of between 3 to 10 individuals.
• Experience authoring technical accounting position memorandums.
• Experience authoring accounting policies for a public company.
• Strong systems skills, including Excel, general ledger, reporting and database skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of combined public (Big 4 or Tier II National) accounting experience or public company experience.

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.• Health care and dependent care spending accounts. • Short- and long-term disability.• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).• Employee discount programs.• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.