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Robert Half is looking for a Financial Reporting Manager for a growing Cincinnati based company. The Financial Reporting Manager is responsible for overseeing the company’s external financial reporting, audit process, and overall internal control environment. This role will lead the full company audit and control structure. The position manages a team of accounting professionals and serves as a key liaison between accounting, operations, auditors, and senior leadership.
Job Responsibility
Own and manage the company’s annual financial statement audit, including serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors
Prepare and review financial statements and footnotes in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Coordinate audit timelines, manage PBC requests, and resolve audit findings in a timely manner
Monitor evolving accounting standards and assess impacts on the organization
Design, implement, and maintain an effective internal control framework across the organization
Perform ongoing control evaluations and remediation of identified gaps
Document accounting policies, procedures, and controls
ensure consistent application across departments
Support compliance with lender, regulatory, and internal reporting requirements as applicable
Provide oversight and review for retail accounting processes, including revenue recognition, inventory, margins, and operational reporting
Partner closely with retail operations to ensure accurate financial reporting and issue resolution
Improve controls, reporting accuracy, and efficiency
Directly manage a team of 2 accounting professionals and indirectly oversee 3 additional team members
Provide coaching, performance management, and professional development opportunities for staff
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Lead initiatives to streamline financial reporting, close processes, and audit readiness
Support system implementations, integrations, or enhancements affecting accounting and reporting
Assist with special projects and ad hoc analyses as requested by the Controller or CFO
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred)
7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting experience
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
Experience leading audits and managing external auditors
Prior experience supervising or leading accounting teams
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
experience with ERP systems and reporting tools
At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including time spent in public accounting
Strong command of U.S. GAAP, financial statement preparation, and internal control practices
Demonstrated experience leading external audits and working directly with audit firms
Previous people leadership experience within an accounting or financial reporting function
Background in retail accounting with knowledge of revenue, inventory, and margin reporting
Familiarity with annual financial reporting, internal audit support, and financial systems such as Sage X3
Experience related to SEC reporting and EPS analysis is valued
Nice to have
Experience related to SEC reporting and EPS analysis is valued
What we offer
Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan