Financial Reporting Manager

FINANCIAL REPORTING MANAGER We have been engaged by a large, Atlanta-based company in its search for a Financial Reporting Manager. This employer is known for its great culture, long tenure of staff, and commitment to succession planning and career development. The company offers superior benefits, generous 401k match, and excellent leadership. The Financial Reporting Manager will lead the preparation and delivery of external financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to applicable accounting standards. This role will serve as a key liaison across internal teams, executive leadership, and external partners, including auditors and stakeholders. Responsibilities include managing quarterly reporting cycles, preparing disclosure materials for the SEC, supporting audits, and enhancing financial reporting processes through systems and automation tools. The position also plays an integral role in maintaining a robust internal control environment and staying ahead of evolving accounting guidance. The right candidate for this Financial Reporting Manager role will have: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required 4+ years of progressive experience, with a foundation in public accounting (Big 4 or large national firm preferred) Experience in technical accounting, financial reporting, and working with complex accounting matters Exposure to preparing external financial statements and supporting audit processes Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS Detail-oriented with a track record of meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment Advanced proficiency with financial systems and reporting tools (e.g., ERP platforms, Workiva, Planful, or similar) and Excel This is an excellent opportunity for a high-performing accounting professional looking to step into a visible role with meaningful exposure to senior leadership and external stakeholders, with a clear path to career growth. Note - seeking Atlanta-based talent exclusively for this opportunity. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.