Accounting and Reporting Manager

Aqua Finance, Inc.

Accounting and Reporting Manager leading financial reporting controls and audits at Aqua Finance. Collaborates across teams to ensure compliance and streamlining of processes.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leads the end-to-end risk assessment, control design, documentation and certification process for internal controls over financial reporting
Responsible for managing Aqua’s annual SOC 1 report and related audit activities
Manages and develops 1 - 2 direct reports
Oversees contracts and ongoing relationships with third-party valuation consultants
Manages the preparation of the quarterly fair value analyses
Reviews journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
Leads the stand-alone legal entity analysis of monthly financial results
Analyzes financial results, investigates variances, and provides insights to management
Identifies opportunities to streamline accounting processes and strengthen control environments
Leads the documentation and enhancement of internal controls over financial reporting
Monitors the operating effectiveness of controls through testing, identification of gaps, and implementation of remediation plans
Develops and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and process documentation
Responsible for the SOC 1 audit through collaboration with Aqua control owners and external auditors
Partners with external auditors and compliance teams to support financial statement audit and regulatory examinations
Monitors emerging accounting standards and assesses their impact on the company
Supports system implementations, upgrades, and automation initiatives
Collaborates closely with IT, finance, sales, and operations to ensure accurate controls are in place and operating effectively

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, or commensurate work experience required
CPA required
6 years of progressive accounting experience, including handling complex accounting areas
2 years of people management experience required
Public accounting experience preferred (Big 4 or mid-tier ideal), especially in audit or advisory roles
Demonstrated experience implementing, evaluating, and strengthening internal controls over financial reporting.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal control frameworks, and financial reporting requirements.
Excellent reasoning and critical thinking skills
Attention to detail and accuracy required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Proficient in the utilization of Microsoft Office Suite
Experience working with large sets of data and advanced Excel skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible and consumer-friendly financing programs
Home renovations

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Hard Skills & Tools

risk assessmentcontrol designfinancial reportingaccount reconciliationsfair value analysesinternal controlsGAAPdata analysisadvanced Excelaccounting policies

Soft Skills

leadershipcritical thinkingattention to detailcommunicationreasoningcollaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsadaptabilityinsight generation

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingCPA