[Remote] Sr. Manager of Financial Reporting & Corporate Accounting

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ansira is seeking a Sr. Manager of Financial Reporting & Corporate Accounting, a key role in their Accounting department. This position is responsible for preparing external reports, overseeing the Corporate GL Accounting team, and ensuring compliance with GAAP while managing internal controls and audits.ResponsibilitiesPrepare the monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages (internal and external) including the income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows, and shareholder’s equityPrepare the annual financial statements including footnotes in accordance with GAAPCoordinate the annual audit process and interim audit review work. Ensure timely and accurate compliance with all audit requestsManage the month-end close process, helping ensure the books are closed timely and accurately. Provide analysis on close results including significant month-over-month variancesOversee the balance sheet reconciliation process. Ensure all accounts are properly reconciled and reviewed in accordance with policyAssist with managing the internal control environment including control compliance and recommending new controls based on risk assessmentsEnsure all accounting policies align with GAAP. Recommend, create, develop, and maintain new policies to improve accuracy and effectiveness of internal controlsMonitor and ensure timely identification and compliance with evolving accounting guidance and update accounting policies based on new guidance as appropriateProvide technical accounting guidance as needed. Perform research on accounting issues and prepare technical accounting memos in a clear, logical, and comprehensive mannerIdentify and implement best practices and process improvements. Maintain reporting procedures to comply with all internal control requirementsProvide supervision and counsel to staff. Ensure all responsibilities are defined and understood. Delegate activities as appropriate. Review staff's work for quality and accuracySkillsExtensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Prior financial reporting experience preferably at a mid-size public or large private company"Big 4" experience with heavy exposure to SEC and financial reporting a plusAbility to perform independent accounting research, apply technical standards, and propose positions on complex accounting issuesStrong analytical, communication, and presentation skillsAbility to work with sensitive information while maintaining strict confidentialityExcellent time management, decision-making, human relations, and organizational skillsAbility to meet strict deadlines and deliver a high-quality product on a regular and consistent basisAbility to identify and resolve problems quickly and effectively with limited supervisionAbility to anticipate, flex, and quickly react in a fast-paced and changing environmentMust have integrity, ethics, fortitude, and credibility, complimented by a bias for action and strong sense of accountabilityMust be highly motivated, self-starter, with a strong work ethicAbility to successfully direct, motivate, manage, and lead direct reportsBachelor's degree in AccountingCurrent CPA license with strong GAAP technical accounting knowledge5+ years accounting experience with previous financial reporting experience requiredSupervisory experience preferredMaster's degree a plusExperience with financial reporting systems, methodologies, and applicationsNetSuite and Hyperion Essbase experience a plusCompany OverviewAnsira is an integrated customer engagement agency, leverages superior marketing intelligence to build deeper, more effective. It was founded in 1919, and is headquartered in St Louis, Missouri, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.ansira.com.