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SEC Financial Reporting Manager in Madison, WI

SEC Financial Reporting Manager job description

Candidates for this role should have strong technical knowledge of GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley and SEC reporting requirements, along with expertise in Excel and highly developed analytical and communication skills. Businesses place a premium on those with at least eight years of experience in finance and accounting, the CPA designation, public accounting experience and at least three years’ experience working on SEC requirements in a publicly reported company. A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or similar discipline is required.

Typical SEC financial reporting manager duties:

Preparing quarterly and annual financial reports, and account reconciliation and analysisPreparing quarterly and annual reports on public filings (10-Q, 10-K and other SEC filings) and managing internal and external reviews for these documentsPreparing financial statementsAssisting with technical accounting research and documentation on specific accounting issuesAssisting in implementing controls to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-OxleyMonitoring and ensuring timely identification of and compliance with evolving accounting guidanceCommunicating and explaining accounting issues and evolving accounting guidance to the management team

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Salary for SEC Financial Reporting Manager in Madison, WI

127755 - 170340

Low
127755
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.
Mid
147900
The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.
High
170340
The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.
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