Financial Reporting Senior Manager

We are looking for an experienced Financial Reporting Senior Manager to lead external and regulatory reporting activities for a financial services organization in Twin Cities, Minnesota. This role will guide the preparation of accurate, timely filings, strengthen reporting controls, and serve as a trusted advisor on accounting and disclosure matters. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of financial and regulatory reporting, sound technical accounting judgment, and a proven ability to lead teams in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, preparation, and final review of recurring external and regulatory filings, ensuring submissions are complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule.

• Direct the production and review of various regulatory reports, capital-related schedules, and other required filings, with close attention to consistency across disclosures.

• Partner with finance, accounting, and business stakeholders to gather supporting data, resolve reporting issues, and maintain a high standard of quality for published information.

• Evaluate monthly and quarterly reporting schedules for internal and external use, and contribute to special projects involving technical accounting research, financial analysis, and peer disclosure comparisons.

• Review and authorize selected journal entries, confirming appropriate support, accurate accounting treatment, and adherence to internal control expectations.

• Advise on the financial reporting implications of enterprise initiatives, new products, and complex transactions, helping teams apply accounting guidance and implement related reporting requirements.

• Develop, enhance, and monitor internal controls over financial reporting, and coordinate with audit teams to support efficient and timely reviews.

• Provide day-to-day leadership to reporting staff by assigning priorities, reviewing workpapers and documentation, and coaching the team to meet critical deadlines.

• Communicate reporting conclusions, regulatory considerations, and accounting impacts clearly to leadership and cross-functional partners.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline.

• At least 7 years of experience in external reporting or regulatory reporting within a financial services environment.

• Strong background in financial reporting, regulatory reporting, and technical accounting.

• Experience with Financial Services industry

• Demonstrated ability to interpret accounting standards and regulatory guidance and apply them to complex reporting matters.

• Proven leadership experience with the ability to guide staff, manage competing deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced setting.

• Clear communication skills with the ability to explain complex accounting and reporting topics to leadership and business partners.

• CPA designation is preferred.

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