Assistant Manager of SEC Reporting

Location: 

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States


Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY

 

Assists in managing the external reporting process, including the preparation and analysis of external financial statements and related disclosures.  Requires a solid understanding of financial statements and must possess the analytical tools to prepare, review and analyze financial statement movements. Requires a strong work ethic and desire to be part of a team and environment that is subject to constant change. Must be proactive and detail focused to generate accurate financial statements while maintaining good communication with colleagues in other departments and at our businesses.  Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the accounting and financial reporting field.  Relies on expertise and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.  Performs a variety of tasks and works under general supervision. 

 

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  • Assists the financial reporting process to ensure internal deadlines are met
  • Provides coaching and guidance to the Financial Reporting Rotational Analyst
  • Acts as a liaison between external auditors and SEC reporting group
  • Preparation and review of financial statements and footnotes for inclusion in the Company’s SEC filings
  • Accounting research and analysis for transactions/events for both the Corporate and business unit locations
  • Accounting research and analysis of new accounting pronouncements
  • Assisting in the preparation of schedules to facilitate the annual audit, quarterly reviews and to support the SEC filings
  • Reviewing non-recurring transactions such as acquisitions and dispositions to ensure appropriate accounting and disclosure
  • Regular correspondence with, and support of, other functional areas such as financial planning and analysis, treasury, tax, IT and investor relations
  • Opportunities to be involved in and/or lead special projects crossing various functional groups
  • All duties as directed or modified

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

 

  • Energetic with a “team first”  oriented philosophy
  • Willing to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be self-directed, have excellent initiative and organizational skills
  • Exhibits a strong ability to handle multiple demands with a sense of urgency, drive and energy
  • Ability to deliver on time
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

 

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education / Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
  • 2+ years of experience in Big 4 or similar length experience within a large multi-national’s financial reporting group
  • Experience in the creation and review of financial statements and footnotes in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • Experience in reading and researching technical accounting guidance, familiarity with accounting research tools, and performing analyses on which to base conclusions as well as writing white papers as support for conclusions
  • CPA certification or actively seeking certification required

Preferred Education / Experience

  • OneStream experience a plus, but not required
  • SEC reporting background

 

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ABOUT SPX

SPX is a diversified, global supplier of infrastructure equipment with scalable growth platforms in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), detection and measurement, and engineered solutions. With operations in 17 countries and approximately $1.4 billion in annual revenue, we offer a wide array of highly engineered products with strong brands.

SPX TOTAL REWARDS

At SPX , what’s in it for our employees transcends market-competitive compensation and benefits.  Our Total Rewards program also includes opportunities for employees’ personal development, career growth, and recognition. These programs focus on alignment and assessment of organizational, team, and individual efforts toward achieving business results. Our development and career growth programs empower our employees to enhance their skills, develop new competencies, and pursue career goals. SPX benefits package provides choices designed to help employees manage their well-being. Our compensation programs are performance-based to recognize and reward employees who work hard, display the values and leadership practices we embrace, and deliver exceptional results.

OUR VALUES

  • Integrity
  • Accountability
  • Excellence
  • Teamwork
  • Results

At SPX, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We use our values every day to help us make the right decisions. We embrace a common purpose and strive for improvement. We respect and value each other as individuals and recognize that only by working together, as a team, can we reach our full potential. We take responsibility for our actions, build strong relationships with each other and our customers, and always act ethically. Our values inspire us to achieve the high standards of quality, safety, and performance that our customers expect and deserve.

WORKING AT SPX

Our work environment is established on a work-life philosophy supported by policies, programs, and practices that help employees achieve success within and outside the workplace. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where employees strive to realize their fullest potential.  We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.