Manager, SEC Reporting

Sonoco

Manager of SEC Reporting at Sonoco, ensuring accurate filings and compliance with regulations. Collaborating on financial narratives and leading complex reporting processes within a public company environment.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $138,320 - $155,610 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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

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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