Financial Reporting Manager

About Us

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Our Culture  

With 500+ employees spread around 3 continents and a Glassdoor rating of 4.5 (Oh yes, check it out here!), we are growing at an amazing pace. Our hiring criteria: Smart. Fun. Get things done. We love what we do and celebrate our success together with regular happy hours, team offsites and amazing holiday parties (think renting out an island, taking over an arcade and cruising around the Bay on a chartered yacht). Perks include team lunches, delivered-to-your-home monthly snack boxes, corporate philanthropy and matching gifts, monthly tech allowance, medical/dental/vision, 401K with matching, access to JustAnswer's 12,000+ verified Experts, and more.  Best of all, you get to work at a hot company that’s (drum roll, please) profitable! 

The JustAnswer Promise

We strive together to make the world a better place, one answer at a time. JustAnswer's mission is to help people. We do this by connecting our members with verified Experts to help answer life's questions and solve problems. It’s not every day in your life that you get to be a part of a simple yet powerful mission. We pride ourselves in doing things the JA Way.

• Data driven: Data decides, not egos
• Courageous: We take risks and challenge the status quo
• Innovative: We 're constantly learning, creating, and adapting
• Lean: We embrace lean testing and the learning we gain
• Humble: Past success is not a guarantee of future success

If these things matter to you, come join the team here at JustAnswer!

About The Role

We are currently seeking a Financial Reporting Manager to assist the Controller in working on accounting projects including helping the company prepare for an IPO; shortening the monthly, quarterly, and yearly close cycles; preparing financial statements and audit schedules; structuring and accounting for complex transactions; researching accounting guidance and writing technical accounting memos; and documenting and implementing internal controls. The ideal candidate can see the big picture but isn’t afraid to get your hands dirty with the drive to get things done while looking for ways to improve the company’s current accounting practices.  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform accounting research and prepare technical memorandums and analysis for new and complex transactions 
• Analyze new accounting guidance from FASB and SEC including evaluating the impact of implementing new accounting standards.  
• Assist in the preparation of GAAP financial statements and supporting schedules for the audit. 
• Assist external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits. 
• Assist in SEC reporting and filings. 
• Participate in the development and monitoring of control policies and procedures. 
• Practice continuous process improvement across all functions to increase efficiency, automation, and level of customer service. 
• Work with internal groups to foresee potential accounting issues and recommend practical solutions associated with contemplated business transactions, including new products and business lines. 

Qualifications

     Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required and CPA preferred
• Experience at a top-tier accounting firm
• 5+ years of experience in senior accounting roles which would include relevant technical accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP, FASB codification and pronouncements and SEC reporting requirements, as well as ability to clearly and concisely document and effectively communicate complex accounting and reporting issues
• Strong attention to detail, demonstrated integrity, and professionalism 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• A team player with superior writing and communication capabilities and people skills
• A self-starter who can work independently and knows when to seek guidance
• Hands-on experience with accounting systems and strong Excel skills
• Experience working in a technology company preferred

     Collaboration

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Promote co-creation and encourages others to participate; works smoothly across all levels and departments
• Manages time and meetings effectively, properly leveraging managers' time

     Communication

• Excellent interpersonal and service-oriented skills
• Proactively shares appropriate level of information across teams
• Actively listens to others and ensures they are understood

     Leadership

• Strong project management and organization skills
• Self-starter who is action-oriented and leads by example
• High-level of accountability and acts an owner, develops effective short and long-term plans and goals
• Provides timely, effective and meaningful feedback that motivates others to improve performance.
• Builds and/or supports a high performing team; recognizes and rewards achievement.