Manager, External Reporting (FAS 133, FAS 123R), New York, NY - 9 Aug 2009

Job Description

FPC of New York City
specializes in placing finance and accounting professionals in
pharmaceutical,  consumer products, biotech, and medical device
companies.  We are a subsidiary of FPC National which was founded in 1959 and has over 70 offices around the country. 

Our client, a global manufacturing company located in New York City, is seeking a Manager, External Reporting. 
This is an exciting opportunity to get into a company that is
performing well and serves both the industrial/commercial and consumer
marketplace.  They have continually adapted to the changing economy and
have found ways to maximize profits without compromising customer
service.

• Lead the
preparation, coordination (timing and function coordination with legal,
IR, Consolidations, Third-party publisher, etc.), development and
adherence to disclosure/reporting controls, and documentation for all
external financial reporting related documents and matters. This
includes the following reports: SEC quarterly report on Form 10Q; the
SEC annual report on Form 10K; other SEC filings (8-K, S-3, etc.) as
business conditions warrant.

• Participate in the preparation of the internal reporting package.

• Prepare and/or supervise the preparation of the earnings release.

•
Lead the monthly and quarterly closing and consolidation by helping the
Consolidation department to resolve out of balances between
Corporate-controlled entities. Review and approve final consolidation.

• Review monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages.

• Review monthly account reconciliations.

• Lead the interpretation of US GAAP and IFRS.

• Act a key member in all internal and external audits.

• Analyze financial results and account balances.

• Research new accounting regulations and prepare resolution memos for management.

•
Assist with the preparation and documentation of periodic filings with
Securities and Exchange Commission and other government agencies.

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Minimum of 10-12 years of prior technical accounting management
experience required, with 3 to 5 of those years in a Big 4/national
firm or large multi-national corporate environment preferred.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent experience.

• Must possess strong knowledge of US GAAP, SEC and IFRS technical accounting and reporting rules and regulations.

• Must possess knowledge of FAS 133 derivatives and FAS 123R stock option accounting.

• A working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley is also required.

• CPA license required.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications required.

• Knowledge of Hyperion and/or HFM

• Periodic domestic and international travel will be required.

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