Manager Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting

Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth .

Job Description : Education :

Education :

Bachelor's and / or Master's degree in Accounting required

CPA license strongly preferred

Work Experiences :

5+ years of relevant experience - Big 4 Accounting firm experience strongly preferred

Experience with public company / SEC reporting required

Experience performing technical accounting research required

Proven track record of managing high-performing teams

Proven track record of proposing and driving process improvements

Retail industry experience a plus

Oracle and Workiva experience a plus

Skills :

Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC regulations

Consistently apply sound judgment, and operate professionally, effectively and ethically as an individual contributor and member of a team

Excellent attention to detail

Strong leadership capabilities to coach and develop a high-performing financial reporting team

Self-starter who owns their work and can effectively work autonomously and with a team

Analytical and decisive, with strong problem-solving and creative resolution skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to write memos documenting comprehensive evaluation and application of accounting guidance

Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster strong working relationships across multiple departments and interface with team members at various levels

Curious and eager to learn

Excellent time management and prioritization skills

Advanced knowledge of Excel

Responsibilities :

Responsible for managing and participating in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements, including Form 10-K and 10-Q, consistent with US GAAP

Support the preparation and review of other externally and internally reported financial information including proxy statements, investor communications, 401k audit and ABL audit financial statements, Audit Committee materials, etc.

Participate in month-end and quarter-end accounting close reporting processes, including preparation of cash flow statements, calculation of Adjusted EBITDA / EBIT, EPS calculations, compliance certifications, and review of the monthly income statement and balance sheet closing packages

Prepare and review supporting workpapers and tie-outs for financial statement disclosures with impeccable attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial reporting

Research and interpret new and existing GAAP accounting standards and SEC disclosure requirements and assess their impact on the company's financial statements

Monitor accounting literature and SEC reporting guidance and proactively stay abreast of changes that may impact the company

Assist in the implementation of new accounting standards, including drafting technical memos and coordinating with cross-functional teams

Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures memos

Coordinate with internal and external auditors to support the review and audit of financial statements and related disclosures

Perform and ensure compliance of key financial reporting SOX controls

Leverage technology to analyze, recommend, and implement financial reporting process improvements

Manage, coach, and provide guidance to financial reporting team members

Serve as a key business partner to various cross-functional groups including investor relations, accounting, tax, treasury, legal, FP&A, internal audit, and others to ensure timely support requests and accurate reporting

Maintain the SEC reporting tool (Workiva), and ensure appropriate extensible business reporting language (XBRL) tags throughout the Form 10-K and 10-Q

Special projects and participation in various initiatives, including new system implementation, updates or upgrades and implementing process improvements across various functions

Develop a thorough understanding of Academy policies, procedures, and safety rules

Duties may change; team member may be required to perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements & Attendance

Regular attendance required

Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties

Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior

Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.