Manager Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting

Academy Sports + Outdoors - Katy, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Katy, TX

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

The position involves managing and participating in the preparation of financial statements and ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SEC regulations. The role requires strong leadership capabilities to coach a high-performing financial reporting team and involves collaboration with various cross-functional groups to support accurate financial reporting and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and participate 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 and investor communications.
• Participate in month-end and quarter-end accounting close reporting processes, including preparation of cash flow statements and compliance certifications.
• Prepare and review supporting workpapers and tie-outs for financial statement disclosures, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Research and interpret new and existing GAAP accounting standards and SEC disclosure requirements.
• Assist in the implementation of new accounting standards and draft technical memos.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures memos.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to support the review and audit of financial statements.
• 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 to ensure timely support requests and accurate reporting.
• Maintain the SEC reporting tool (Workiva) and ensure appropriate XBRL tags throughout the Form 10-K and 10-Q.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives, including new system implementation and process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA license strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably with Big 4 Accounting firm experience.
• 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.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong leadership capabilities to coach and develop a high-performing financial reporting team.
• Self-starter who can work autonomously and with a team.
• Analytical and decisive, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to foster strong working relationships.
• Curious and eager to learn.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel.

Nice-to-haves

• Retail industry experience a plus.
• Oracle and Workiva experience a plus.