Overview

With 30 years of experience, Charah Solutions, Inc. is a leading provider of environmental and maintenance services to the power generation industry, with operations in coal-fired and nuclear power generation sites across the country. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Charah Solutions assists utilities with all aspects of managing and recycling ash byproducts generated from the combustion of coal in the production of electricity as well as routine power plant maintenance and outage services for coal and nuclear energy providers. The company also designs and implements solutions for ash pond management and closure, landfill construction, fly ash and slag sales, and structural fill projects.

We pride ourselves on making things happen. Our positions require passionate individuals who demonstrate initiative, take ownership, and exhibit a high level of personal leadership, conviction and spirit of innovation.

Charah Solutions offers: Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k) with Company Contribution After 1 Year, Paid Time Off, Incredible Safety Record, and Well-Maintained Equipment.

As a key member of the Accounting team, the Financial Reporting Manager will be responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual financial statement consolidation and financial reporting. This role is responsible for researching, understanding, applying and implementing GAAP financial reporting requirements and disclosures. Working with the Corporate Controller and the finance department, this role will also be responsible to assist in the analysis and review of consolidated financial results, assembling of financial statement disclosures, and review of ongoing business operations with corporate accounting, FP&A, and Tax to identify, analyze, and document transactions that require a technical accounting assessment. This position is responsible for coordinating with the Company’s internal audit function and providing oversight to our internal audit staff, as well as coordinating the external audit function and completing accounting research when implementing new standards.

Responsibilities

Position may involve performing other duties as required, which may not be mentioned below. Specific duties may change from time to time.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for internal use
• Prepare monthly stock compensation accounting entries
• Review revenue recognition treatment for new contracts across all business lines
• Complete annual and if required more frequently, goodwill and other indefinite lived asset impairment analysis
• Lead efficient coordination of SEC filing comments and edits, including clear communication of deadlines and drafting of new footnotes and other disclosures
• Perform timely and accurate coordination and preparation of data for XBRL transmission for 10-Q and 10-K filing, including financial statements, footnotes and MD&A. Maintain records and forms for transactions in accordance with GAAP, including partnering with the field and accounting team to ensure proper accounting of all transactions
• Coordinate and provide support for all internal audit and external audit requests.
• Provide oversight to the internal audit function, including management of internal audit staff auditor and review of the Company’s business processes and internal control documentation
• Assist with press release and investor relations presentations, including filing and monitoring
• Assist with special projects as requested by CFO or Corporate Controller

Technical Accounting

• Research, understand, apply and implement new accounting (GAAP) guidance for applicability to the company, particularly the implementation of the new lease standard
• Work closely with the CFO, Corporate Controller, and other member of the finance department to monitor ongoing and upcoming business transactions to identify any that require a technical accounting assessment
• Coordinate with corporate accounting, FP&A, and other teams as necessary on a regular basis to obtain supporting documentation and an understanding of new or unusual business transactions
• Perform technical research on identified business transactions as required, document and communicate findings, and integrate any accounting implications into the month-end close process

Qualifications

• Five to eight years of experience preferred with at least four years of progressive accounting experience in a public SEC-filing organization or as an auditor for a public SEC-filer at a big four accounting firm.
• BS Degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university (MBA/MSA a plus)
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification required
• Strong knowledge and application of generally accepted accounting principles
• Passion for leveraging systems and driving process improvements
• Strong leadership skills, including coaching and support
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and organization skills required
• Ability to think critically and recognize discrepancies and anomalies through analysis
• Ability to prioritize and work proactively and independently, productively collaborating with relevant teams as necessary to manage priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Experience successfully implementing issued accounting pronouncements, including research on application, communication and rollout to impacted teams, and updates to required disclosures
• Proficiency with MS Office Software with advanced skills with Excel required

Work Environment & Conditions

• Ability to work under pressure with time constraints in a changing environment
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written
• Sustain interpersonal relationships which encourage openness, candor and trust, both internally and externally
• Maintain company information in a confidential manner
• Professional appearance, warm demeanor and a positive attitude