Manager – Financial Reporting

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Job Description:

Position Overview

This position is accountable for the preparation, presentation, and explanation of internal and external financial reporting for management, the Board of Directors and shareholders, including the preparation and filing of reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission. It is also responsible for researching and leading in the implementation of new accounting policies and securities regulations and ensuring adherence to existing accounting policies. The position is also responsible for reporting on accounting and disclosure issues to Senior leadership on a regular basis in coordination with the Assistant Corporate Controller.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or review all external financial statements and footnotes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Review external commentary on financial performance for consistency with actual or projected results.
• Prepare, file and XBRL tag all registration statements and periodic reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
• Assist the Investor Relations department with the preparation and review of investor presentations and quarterly earnings release materials.
• Supervise and audit the work of accounting department staff to ensure compliant application of company accounting and financial procedures.
• Manage the consolidated leasing system of the company and ensure the company’s financials are in compliance with ASC 842.
• Advise management on matters of fiscal procedure, compliance and importance for the organization.
• Act as primary contact with the company’s external auditors for all external filing and corporate related items.
• Manage the general accounting functions to ensure that financial information for management, shareholders and regulatory agencies are timely, accurate and complete.  Ensure that all aspects of the monthly close are completed both timely and accurately.  Develop, train and motivate general accounting personnel and lead them to achieve departmental, divisional and Company goals.
• Ensure application of sound and consistent accounting policies, practices and procedures in the preparation of financial reports and statements at all levels.  Analyze new pronouncements, new or unusual transactions, and existing policies and communicate results to all levels of management.
• Effectively interact with all levels of management so as to provide accurate and timely data and information for the decision making and control processes of the Company.
• Assist in special accounting / reporting projects at the direction of the Assistant Controller.
• Assist Group controllers and their staff in special projects as needed in understanding the accounting implications of the project or acquisition/venture.
• Prepare, analyze, interpret and explain accounting and financial information to assist management in understanding the results of current operations, pro forma analyses and projections and the accounting implications of anticipated transactions.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Manages professional employees and/or supervisors or supervises large, complex technical or business support or production operations team(s).
• Is accountable for the performance and results of a team within own discipline or function.
• Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operations challenges.
• Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receives guidance from the Assistant Corporate Controller.
• Provides technical guidance to employees, colleagues and/or customers.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 5-7 years’ relevant experience required
• Prior experience in public accounting with experience auditing an SEC registrant or work experience with an SEC registrant is preferred
• CPA is preferred
• Prior experience with Workiva and XBRL tagging preferred

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons’ Statement of Principles.

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Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Andersons, Inc. is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

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