Manager, Financial ReportingDepartment: Accounting
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: US TX Houston - Corporate Office
Job DescriptionPosition Summary:The Manager, Financial Reporting is responsible for overseeing external and internal financial reporting activities for the company's downstream business operations. This role ensures the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial statements, SEC and statutory reporting (if applicable), management reporting, and related disclosures. The position partners closely with accounting, operations, commercial, tax, treasury, FP&A, and executive leadership to provide high-quality financial reporting while maintaining compliance with U.S. GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal control standards. The Manager also drives continuous improvement in reporting processes, controls, and systems.
Key Accountabilities:- Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages for downstream operations.
- Manage the consolidation and reporting of downstream business results, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
- Coordinate reporting deliverables and timelines associated with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
- Partner with accounting teams to ensure appropriate accounting treatment for operational, commercial, inventory, transportation, terminal, and other downstream transactions.
- Review financial statement fluctuations and perform variance analysis to provide insights to management.
- Support external reporting requirements, including SEC filings and statutory reporting, where applicable.
- Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and maintain an effective internal control environment over financial reporting.
- Serve as a key liaison with internal and external auditors, supporting audits, reviews, and regulatory examinations.
- Monitor and assess new accounting pronouncements and reporting requirements, coordinating implementation as needed.
- Identify and implement process improvements that enhance reporting efficiency, data quality, and control effectiveness.
- Lead, mentor, and develop financial reporting staff while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
QualificationsEducation, Certificates, and Licenses:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- CPA designation required or strongly preferred.
- Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.
Experience:- 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
- 5+ years of management or supervisory experience.
- Experience in downstream energy, refining, marketing, transportation, distribution, manufacturing, or other complex operational environments preferred.
- Strong experience preparing and reviewing financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Experience with financial consolidations, disclosures, and management reporting.
- Experience supporting external audits, SOX compliance, and internal controls over financial reporting.
- Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools such as SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, OneStream, or similar platforms. Demonstrated success leading reporting process improvements and cross-functional initiatives.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial statement preparation, and financial reporting requirements.
- Strong understanding of downstream business operations and the related financial impacts of inventory, product movements, transportation, and commercial activities.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
- Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and integrity.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across accounting, finance, operations, and executive leadership teams.
- Strong project management skills and ability to drive change initiatives.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
