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Job Position: Manager of SEC Reporting
Department: Finance
Reports to: Assistant Corporate Controller
FLSA: Exempt
Status: Full Time
Work Location: Silver Spring, MD
OVERVIEW:
The Radio One story began simply with a dream and one radio station. Over Forty-five years, 13 markets, and 70 stations later, we are an urban media empire, spanning multiple media platforms. We are in your ears with Reach Media/Radio One, on your televisions with TV One, and may even be the name behind your favorite website, with our digital platform Interactive One. Information is power, and our mission here at Radio One, Inc. is simple – to be the most trusted media source in the African American community. At Radio One, we pride ourselves on hiring people who are dedicated and continue to challenge the norm, while embracing a corporate culture built on creativity and passion. We are our employees’ biggest fans, and it is our daily mission to attract, develop, and retain the brightest stars in the business.
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Manager of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the preparation and filing of all SEC reports (including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K), ensuring compliance with SEC and GAAP regulations. This role also includes providing technical accounting guidance on complex transactions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and staying up to date with new accounting pronouncements.
The Senior Manager will collaborate closely with senior leadership, external auditors, and internal teams to provide strategic insight on accounting matters and help drive process improvements within the financial reporting function.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the preparation and timely filing of quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with SEC regulations and US GAAP. Ensure the accuracy and completeness of filings such as 10-Ks, 10-Qs, and other required filings
- Analyze new accounting pronouncements (e.g., from the FASB or SEC) and ensure timely and accurate implementation
- Lead the utilization of Workiva for financial reporting processes, ensuring seamless preparation and submission of external filings
- Serve as a primary contact for external auditors regarding technical accounting issues and financial reporting
- Ensure SOX compliance related to SEC reporting processes
- Collaborate with other departments such as FP&A, Tax, Legal and Investor Relations on quarterly earnings releases
- Provide technical accounting expertise on complex transactions such as revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, business combinations, lease accounting, and impairment analysis
- Analyze the company’s goodwill and intangible assets for potential impairments, and manage ongoing valuation assessments
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX compliance
- Experience using Workiva for financial reporting and compliance
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial analysis tools
- Strong technical accounting background, including knowledge of recent accounting pronouncements (e.g., ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 718)
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Submit to a criminal background check
- Legal right to work in the United States
- Complies with Network and Urban One’s mandatory training and adheres to related course deadlines
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA certification required. 5-8 years of relevant experience, preferably in a public company environment and/or Big 4 accounting firm.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Salary Range: $140,000-$160,000, this position is bonus eligible.
Benefits Package: Comprehensive benefits offerings include, Major Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, 401K, PTO, elective supplemental options.
Perks include discounted tickets, prepaid legal services, commuter benefits, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Salary : $140,000 - $160,000