Senior Financial Reporting Manager

Senior Finance Manager, Accounting and External Reporting
Industry: Aerospace and Space Technology

Overview:
A leading organization in the aerospace and space technology sector is seeking a Senior Finance Manager, Accounting and External Reporting to oversee corporate consolidations, technical accounting, external reporting, and intercompany activities across a multi-entity environment. This role partners closely with operational finance teams, shared services, tax, and senior leadership, and includes oversight of one direct report.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation process.
• Prepare and review corporate-level journal entries related to month-end close.
• Manage intercompany transactions, including operating, capital, and financing activities, as well as eliminations.
• Prepare and analyze consolidated financial results and related reporting.
• Oversee legal entity accounting and partner closely with tax and operational finance teams.
• Prepare technical accounting memos, IFRS research, and position papers.
• Lead equity compensation accounting and reporting activities.
• Serve as the primary liaison for external audit and support audit readiness.
• Support month-end close activities, reporting processes, and internal controls.
• Maintain and enhance consolidation and reporting systems.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and support the implementation of new financial systems.
• Build strong partnerships through effective communication with finance teams, management, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Supervise and develop one direct report.

Requirements:
• CPA designation (CA, CMA, CGA, or equivalent).
• Minimum 7+ years of post-designation accounting experience.
• Strong experience with IFRS and technical accounting.
• Multi-entity consolidation and multi-currency experience.
• Experience with consolidation or reporting tools (e.g., OneStream, Workiva, or similar).
• ERP system experience (Infor LN or comparable).
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with complex datasets.
• Experience working with or designing internal controls.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills.
• High attention to detail, strong ethics, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Additional Requirements:
Candidates must be eligible to obtain Reliability-level security clearance and meet the requirements of the Controlled Goods Program, with potential for higher-level clearances if needed.