Manager, SEC Reporting
Sonoco
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: North Carolina • United States
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Salary
💰 $138,320 - $155,610 per year
About the role
- Support the Director of SEC Reporting in the end-to-end preparation, review, and filing of quarterly and annual reports
- Draft high-quality financial statements, including consolidated balance sheets, income statements, and statements of cash flows, along with required footnote disclosures
- Draft the Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A), collaborating with business leaders to provide a clear, concise narrative of the company’s financial condition, changes in financial condition, and results of operations
- Manage the calculation and reconciliation of Non-GAAP financial measures (e.g., Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow)
- Ensure all Non-GAAP disclosures comply with SEC Regulation G and Item 10(e) of Regulation S-K, including the "equal prominence" requirement
- Research and document the accounting treatment for complex transactions (e.g., stock-based compensation, leases, business combinations, and revenue recognition) and draft corresponding footnote disclosures
- Manage the XBRL tagging process to ensure data accuracy and compliance with SEC taxonomy
- Maintain and update documentation for internal controls over financial reporting in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
- Serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors during quarterly reviews and the annual audit
- Serve as a key cross-functional partner with Investor Relations and senior Finance leadership to ensure consistency between SEC filings and the earnings releases, executive scripts, and investor presentations
- Drive continuous improvement in SEC reporting processes, timelines, and documentation to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and audit readiness
- Provide guidance and informal mentoring to senior accountants or analysts supporting the SEC reporting process, fostering technical excellence and strong documentation standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Accounting
- Active CPA license is required
- 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant experience in SEC reporting or Big 4 public accounting
- Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and Regulations S-X, and S-K, with specific expertise in the disclosure requirements for Non-GAAP financial measures
- Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to draft complex financial narratives (MD&A) for a sophisticated investor audience
- Proficiency in an SEC reporting platform (preferably Workiva) and advanced Excel skills
- Proven ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure public company environment
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to bridge the gap between "the numbers" and "the story"
- Experience with complex global consolidations and multi-entity structures.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
- Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
- Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial statementsNon-GAAP financial measuresXBRL taggingU.S. GAAPRegulations S-XRegulations S-Kcomplex transactions accountingfinancial reportingconsolidationsmulti-entity structures
Soft Skills
written communicationanalytical skillscollaborationmentoringcross-functional partnershipcontinuous improvementdeadline managementtechnical excellencedocumentation standardsnarrative drafting
Certifications
CPA license