Financial Reporting Manager

Position Overview

Scouting America is seeking a strategic Financial Reporting Manager to lead enterprise-wide financial reporting, business processes, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role is critical in delivering timely, accurate, and actionable insights that support executive decision-making and organizational performance.

The Financial Reporting Manager oversees the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and management reports, providing in-depth analysis of operating results, cash flow, and business operations. The role directs financial accounting and reporting processes for executive leadership, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable standards.

In partnership with cross-functional leaders, this position helps shape business policies, conducts specialized financial and operational analyses, and drives process improvements that enhance reporting efficiency and decision support across the organization. The Financial Reporting Manager reports to the Assistant Controller Financial Reporting.

Responsibilities

• Leads and optimizes month-end and year-end close processes, driving accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness across all reporting cycles.
• Directs preparation of annual financial statements, including pension and benefit plan reports, ensuring compliance with GAAP and FASB standards.
• Delivers actionable financial insights and forecasts to executive leadership and the Board, supporting strategic decision-making and organizational performance evaluation.
• Coordinates and leads external audit activities, serving as the primary liaison with CPA auditors and government agencies; ensures timely submission of work papers, audits schedules, and maintains historical documentation.
• Partners with A/P, Payroll, and FP&A teams to ensure integrity of ledger postings, reconciliations, and journal entries; performs general reconciliations as needed to maintain accurate financial data.
• Leverages ERP and reporting system enhancements to accelerate close cycles, improves reporting accuracy, and streamlines integration of evolving structures and reporting trees.
• Develops and delivers presentations for Finance leaders, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.
• Researches and advises senior management on emerging financial reporting requirements, ensuring compliance and proactive adaptation to regulatory changes.
• Maintains and manages the financial close calendar within reporting systems, troubleshooting issues to ensure uninterrupted reporting processes.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Knowledge of: GAAP and FASB standards for compliance and strategic decision-making; ERP systems (Workday, Oracle) and financial modeling tools for process optimization; internal controls and audit procedures; business operations and advanced financial analysis techniques
• Skill in: Driving accuracy and insight through analytics; problem-solving and process improvement; cross-functional collaboration and clear communication of complex financial concepts; managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines; leveraging data visualization and reporting tools; leading and motivating teams to achieve performance goals
• Ability to: Work independently while managing diverse projects; stay ahead of regulatory and technology changes; lead accounting teams through continuous improvement initiatives; coach and develop staff for long-term success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial reporting, analysis, and compliance for a corporation or municipality.
• Must pass a criminal history background check.

Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above-specified education and experience requirements.

Licenses

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.