What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Financial Reporting - Corporate Accounting position at WesBanco Bank, Inc.?
SUMMARY:
The SEC reporting manager will manage the end-to-end SEC reporting process for the Bank, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and banking regulatory requirement. This role is highly visible and will regularly engage with senior leadership, serving as a key contributor to external reporting strategy, disclosure governance, and investor-facing communications.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsible for evaluating performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems. Responsibilities include recruiting, interviewing, and assisting with hiring, coaching and training employees. Other responsibilities involve planning, assigning and directing work.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SEC Reporting Ownership & Governance
Owns the end-to-end SEC reporting process for the Company, including planning, drafting, review, and timely filing of Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K, and other required filings.
Sets and manage the SEC reporting calendar and related close/disclosure workplan by establishing milestones, assigning ownership, and driving on-time execution across stakeholders.
Maintains strong disclosure controls and documentation standards, ensuring filings are accurate, consistent, and fully supportable.
Collaborates with Investor Relations and senior leadership to ensure market-facing communications are accurate, complete, and aligned to SEC disclosures.
Disclosure Committee & Executive Management
Serves as a presenter to the Disclosure Committee, providing clear, concise summaries of key disclosure matters, judgement areas, reporting outcomes, and emerging issues.
Partners directly with senior executives (CFO, Controller, Legal, Investor relations) to resolve complex reporting topics and elevate the quality of external reporting and investor communications.
Prepares the quarterly non-standard journal entries package to the disclosure committee.
Disclosure Development
Leads the development, analysis, and maintenance of robust supporting documentation for external reporting disclosures, ensuring compliance with the Bank’s SOX framework.
Prepares and/or oversees critical reporting components (including the consolidated statement of cash flows) and related supporting schedules, including the completion of the quarterly disclosure checklist.
Audit & External Support
Leads coordination of quarterly reviews and annual audits related to SEC reporting and disclosures, including managing requests, preparing schedules, and resolving audit comments efficiently.
Maintains strong working relationships with external auditors and advisors, escalating and resolving issues in a timely, solutions-oriented manner.
Broker-Dealer/ Subsidiary Reporting Oversight
Oversees and reviews monthly accounting and periodic statutory filings for the Company’s broker-dealer subsidiary (WesBanco Securities, Inc) and coordinate support for the related annual external audit.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Banking is a highly regulated industry and you will be expected to acquire and maintain a proficiency in the Bank's policies and procedures, and adhere to all laws, rules and regulations that are applicable to your conduct and the work you will be performing. You will also be expected to complete all assigned compliance training in a timely manner.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Thorough understanding of current accounting standards.
Ability to research and implement new accounting standards and regulations.
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects.
Candidate must have a solid understanding of GAAP and applicable regulations.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Detail oriented, quality and precision focuses.
Strong supervisory and management skills.
Proficient in Microsoft products including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Experience with large general ledger accounting systems, Peoplesoft experience is a plus.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, required.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License strongly preferred, or active pursuit.
Minimum of four years of accounting or auditing experience required.
Experience in managing an accounting department, preferred.
Experience with public company SEC reporting, required.
Accounting experience within a large corporation is preferred.
Previous banking/financial services experience a plus, but not required.