Manager Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting Job Listing at Academy Sports + Outdoors in Katy, TX (Job ID R292107)

Description

Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.

Education:

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Accounting required

• CPA license strongly preferred

Work Experiences:

• 5+ years of relevant experience - Big 4 Accounting firm experience strongly preferred

• Experience with public company/SEC reporting required

• Experience performing technical accounting research required

• Proven track record of managing high-performing teams

• Proven track record of proposing and driving process improvements

• Retail industry experience a plus

• Oracle and Workiva experience a plus

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC regulations

• Consistently apply sound judgment, and operate professionally, effectively and ethically as an individual contributor and member of a team

• Excellent attention to detail

• Strong leadership capabilities to coach and develop a high-performing financial reporting team

• Self-starter who owns their work and can effectively work autonomously and with a team

• Analytical and decisive, with strong problem-solving and creative resolution skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to write memos documenting comprehensive evaluation and application of accounting guidance

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster strong working relationships across multiple departments and interface with team members at various levels

• Curious and eager to learn

• Excellent time management and prioritization skills

• Advanced knowledge of Excel

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing and participating in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements, including Form 10-K and 10-Q, consistent with US GAAP

• Support the preparation and review of other externally and internally reported financial information including proxy statements, investor communications, 401k audit and ABL audit financial statements, Audit Committee materials, etc. 

• Participate in month-end and quarter-end accounting close reporting processes, including preparation of cash flow statements, calculation of Adjusted EBITDA/EBIT, EPS calculations, compliance certifications, and review of the monthly income statement and balance sheet closing packages

• Prepare and review supporting workpapers and tie-outs for financial statement disclosures with impeccable attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial reporting

• Research and interpret new and existing GAAP accounting standards and SEC disclosure requirements and assess their impact on the company's financial statements

• Monitor accounting literature and SEC reporting guidance and proactively stay abreast of changes that may impact the company

• Assist in the implementation of new accounting standards, including drafting technical memos and coordinating with cross-functional teams

• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures memos

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to support the review and audit of financial statements and related disclosures

• Perform and ensure compliance of key financial reporting SOX controls

• Leverage technology to analyze, recommend, and implement financial reporting process improvements

• Manage, coach, and provide guidance to financial reporting team members

• Serve as a key business partner to various cross-functional groups including investor relations, accounting, tax, treasury, legal, FP&A, internal audit, and others to ensure timely support requests and accurate reporting

• Maintain the SEC reporting tool (Workiva), and ensure appropriate extensible business reporting language (XBRL) tags throughout the Form 10-K and 10-Q

• Special projects and participation in various initiatives, including new system implementation, updates or upgrades and implementing process improvements across various functions

• Develop a thorough understanding of Academy policies, procedures, and safety rules

• Duties may change; team member may be required to perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements & Attendance

• Regular attendance required

• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties

• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.​