External Reporting Accountant Jobs

Senior Manager External Financial Reporting

This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is exp...

Location

United States , Chicago

Salary:

175000.00 - 185000.00 USD / Year

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent and a CPA
At least 10 years of related experience, including at least 3 years in management with demonstrated success leading a subordinate staff
Demonstrated technical knowledge and understanding of Accounting theory, principles, practices and regulations including FASB/GAAP, SEC and SOX compliance
Understands requirements for documentation in work papers, disclosures and memos
demonstrated ability to document a broad range of technical issues and disclosure matters
Demonstrated successful problem solving and analytical ability
good judgment and risk assessment capabilities
Demonstrated success setting best practices, guidelines and processes, and implementing them across the organization
Demonstrated successful use of technology to improve process efficiency
Strong leadership, management, teamwork and communication and presentation skills

Job Responsibility

Leads the development of all SEC quarterly and annual financial reports
Ensures effective disclosure controls and effective internal controls over financial reporting
Ensures the complete, accurate and timely submission of all external financial reporting information to the SEC
Interprets FASB/GAAP and SEC guidance to determine their impact on financial reporting matters
Manages a team of capable, high-performing accounting professionals
Active leader in the company's controllership community, as well as the overall finance community
Manages the development of all SEC, FERC and state quarterly and annual financial reports
Manages the internal financial reporting process and historical analyses of results of operations
Main point of contact with the Business Unit internal reporting teams
Liaison with external auditors, external and internal legal counsel and other external reporting contributors

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life
disability insurance
401(k) plan

Fulltime

External Reporting Senior Analyst

In the External Reporting Senior Analyst role, you will support the company's go...

Location

United States , St Louis Park

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BA/BS in Accounting or Finance
CPA credentials are preferred
2+ years of overall accounting experience
Prior experience in a public accounting environment is highly valued
Practical knowledge of SEC Regulations, GAAP, and PCAOB standards
Strong familiarity with Footnote Disclosures and the Consolidation Process
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively throughout all levels of the company
Quality experience with technical accounting
Self-starter and strong ethical standards
Exceptional analytical, quantitative and social skills

Job Responsibility

Preparation of consolidated financial statements and related footnotes
Uphold company standards when working with business partners to ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures and controls
Contribute to coordinating quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditors
Analyze financial information and report on financial results (trends, performance metrics, benchmarks)
Apply oneself to various department-wide initiatives
Adherence to continuously improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process
Complete monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables that includes journal entries, reconciliations, and reports in the compensation area in compliance with GAAP
Consolidation of financial reporting

What we offer

Competitive compensation
Great benefits
Chance to grow
Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
Eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan

Fulltime

Sr. Accountant - Reporting

Perform day-to-day activities associated with the monthly financial statement cl...

Location

United States , Chicago

Salary:

105000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Year

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent
At least 5+ years of experience in public accounting and/or industry accounting with SEC reporting responsibilities
CPA
Demonstrated technical knowledge and understanding of Accounting theory, principles, practices and regulations including FASB/GAAP and SOX compliance
Proficient technical knowledge and understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
Strong communication (verbal and written), analytical and decision-making skills
Ability to work independently, effectively manage time and priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
Willingness to work extended hours (overtime and weekend work) when necessary during peak periods such as quarter-end and annual reporting
Demonstrates a commitment to integrity, diversity, inclusion and maintaining a respectful workforce.

Job Responsibility

Prepare, review and coordinate SEC and FERC filings, including the preparation of consolidated balance sheets, income statements and statements of cash flows and drafting and compiling disclosures and supplemental information
Prepare and review supporting financial schedules for the 10-Qs and 10-K to ensure adequate disclosures
Maintain tie-out binders to support all filings
Interact regularly with various teams throughout the organization as well as external auditors to coordinate the timely preparation and completion of external financial filings
Work closely with team members to ensure reporting issues are being properly addressed and communicated to business units and management
Participate in the preparation of board presentations, investor presentations and the earnings release
Participate in the XBRL tagging process ensure that appropriate tags are being utilized
Assist with projects related to the optimization of reporting procedures and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements
Perform special projects requiring technical accounting research and analyses of financial information as needed.

What we offer

Medical/Dental
401k
time off

Fulltime

Staff/Senior Financial Reporting Accountant

This role will be responsible for the reporting and financial analysis process i...

Location

United States , Media

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree Accounting or Finance
CPA/MBA highly preferred
5+ years experience with Financial Reporting focus and FP&A exposure
CPA a must, Public a near must
Big 4 Audit/SFA combo a plus
Any ERP experience preferred

Job Responsibility

Generate monthly, quarterly financial reports & statements
Account Reconciliation
Prepare annual financial statement audit
Coordinate internal and external audits
Build and establish strong client relationships
Cash Receipts/Disbursements
Perform financial forecasting
Monitor Compliance
Recommend areas for revenue generation
Assist with ad hoc projects

What we offer

Access to top jobs
competitive compensation and benefits
free online training
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
company 401(k) plan

Fulltime

Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting

We are looking for a dynamic SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting Director to ...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

195840.00 - 244800.00 USD / Year

Archer Aviation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Masters preferred
CPA(Active) required
10+ years in technical accounting and SEC reporting roles, preferably within publicly traded companies. Successful track record of leading financial reporting processes
In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, and SEC regulations
Meticulously organized and detail-oriented individual who has the ability to multitask
an independent and flexible problem solver who can cope positively with ambiguity while maintaining strong attention to detail and speed
Ability to work well independently as well as the ability to work well with stakeholders and clearly communicate technical accounting issues
Strong time management and organizational skills
Proactive work ethic and ability to work under pressure
Ability to develop and mentor a team to work collectively towards objectives and timely meet deadlines

Job Responsibility

Subject matter expert on US GAAP and SEC regulations for the preparation and filing of SEC reports and demonstrate a clear understanding of related authoritative literature governing financial reporting for public companies
Prepare technical accounting memos and analysis as needed
Lead the coordination and preparation of quarterly and year-end external financial reports, including quarterly earnings releases, 10-Qs and 10-Ks and related press releases and earnings release scripts
Prepare and/or review technical accounting items such as stock-based compensation, warrants, EPS, equity roll forward, cash flow statement
Assume ownership of certain SOX controls
Assist Investor Relations team as needed with investor engagement activities, including preparation materials
Provide technical accounting training to finance and accounting teams, ensuring a strong understanding of accounting principles and compliance requirements
Elevate, lead, and inspire an impactful team with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement, using a collaborative management style with a willingness to dig into details to support our objectives in a hyper-growth public company environment
Drive collaborative and proactive relationships with key stakeholders, including key constituents throughout the Company including but not limited to the external and internal auditors, Legal & Compliance, IT, HR, FP&A, Supply Chain, and Engineering departments

Fulltime

Manager of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting

In this role you will be preparing the SEC filings including coordinating and do...

Location

United States , Skokie

Salary:

120000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Year

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BA/BS in Accounting, Economics or related field
CPA or studying for the CPA required
Minimum 6 years of experience with a Big 4 Public Accounting firm or industry related experience at a US Public Company
Prior technical accounting and SEC reporting experience is desirable

Job Responsibility

Prepare the SEC filings (including 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, Proxy, and associated XBRL reporting efforts) and ensure compliance with SEC rules and regulations and US GAAP
Coordinate, prepare and ensure completeness and accuracy of supporting documentation for the financials and related disclosures (including Earnings Per Share and Statement of Cash Flow schedules), and assist with earnings releases, and other Investor Relations materials
Work directly with external auditors and take responsibility for relevant audit requests
Monitor U.S. GAAP and SEC developments and lead the adoption of new accounting pronouncements and disclosure requirements
Research accounting literature and prepare technical memorandums, white papers, and internal accounting policy documentation, to support accounting position and treatment of new transactions
Review new customer agreements under ASC 606 and coordinate with the Revenue team to ensure proper accounting treatment
Work with the Controller and Accounting team to develop and maintain efficient processes and communication during the period-end close and audit
Assist with the design and implementation of SOX compliant controls with the VP of Finance, the Finance Controller and the Director of SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting and ensure their effectiveness and efficiency overtime

What we offer

Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance

Fulltime

New

Head of Group Accounting & Reporting

Step in to lead our Group Accounting & Reporting team to deliver clear, timely f...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Reach plc

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
Significant experience in large companies (ideally complex, multi-entity group environments)
Experience of tax in a large corporate environment
Working knowledge of Navision (or similar consolidation/ERP systems)
Technically strong, qualified accountant who enjoys turning numbers into clear, actionable insight
Natural affinity with data and detail, with a high level of accuracy
Confident managing external relationships especially with external auditors
Passionate about continuous improvement, with a strong grasp of how finance supports the wider business
Advanced reporting skills across consolidated P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and supporting schedules
A collaborative leader and clear communicator who builds strong relationships

Job Responsibility

Own the month-end close and Group consolidation, producing concise packs across P&L, balance sheet, working capital, cash flow and capex
Take the lead on the Annual Report & Accounts financial statements, notes and all supporting schedules and be our go-to for technical accounting
Run a smooth external audit process and support the Director of Finance with well-crafted Audit Committee papers
Set clear reporting instructions and timetables, coordinating with finance and wider teams so submissions land on time
Oversee completion of all subsidiary statutory accounts and keep our accounting policies fully aligned to IFRS
Maintain strong controls and reconciliations over key accounts, including intercompany balances
Partner with our Finance Systems Manager to get the best from the Navision consolidation system and continuously improve how we report
Help simplify the corporate structure, including winding up dormant entities where appropriate
Work closely with the Head of Financial Compliance & Controls to strengthen processes and the overall control environment

What we offer

25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and 10 years
Scheme to help you buy extra holiday
An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer
Big moment day - an extra days paid leave for a moment that matters to you
Bonus scheme
Company pension contributions matched up to 6%
Healthcare cash plan
Car lease scheme
Wellbeing support including a 24/7 assistance programme
Access to lots of discounts

Fulltime

Accounting & Reporting Specialist

As an Accounting & Reporting Specialist (Source to Pay) you play a key role in e...

Location

Australia , Tempe

Salary:

Not provided

IKEA

Expiration Date

August 26, 2026

Requirements

Solid experience working across the Source to Pay process
A keen eye for detail and a curious mindset
Confidence using tools like iPay, iSell, SAMS, and Microsoft Excel
The ability to juggle multiple tasks while staying focused and accurate
A collaborative spirit
A drive to simplify and improve current ways of working
Flexibility and resilience in uncertain times
A strong sense of responsibility and integrity

Job Responsibility

Manage and maintain supplier master data
Oversee purchase order governance
Monitor invoice processing
Coordinate timely and accurate vendor payments
Investigate and resolve blocked invoices, unmatched transactions, and duplicate payments
Support month-end close activities
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

What we offer

5 weeks’ Paid Annual Leave
Paid Parental Leave
Family & Community Leave
24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support
15% Co-worker discount
Low-cost nutritious meals including complimentary drinks in our Co-worker restaurant
Co-worker uniform provided
Free Co-worker parking
Free benefits membership
Bonus programme

Fulltime

External Reporting Accountant

ACCA

Location:
United Kingdom, Paisley

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Posted:
December 14, 2025

Expiration:
January 10, 2026

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