SEC Reporting Manager
Lamb Weston

Job Info

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Title: SEC Reporting Manager

Location: Eagle, ID

Country: United States of America

About Lamb Weston

Lamb Weston is a leading supplier of frozen potato, sweet potato, appetizer and vegetable products to restaurants and retailers around the world. For more than 60 years, we've produced innovative, inventive products that make life better for our customers and their customers.

Job Description Summary

This position is responsible for leading tasks surrounding the financial accounting and reporting process. This includes the oversight of areas such as leases, stock compensation, short-term incentives, deferred compensation, among other areas. This position requires extensive knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and will be instrumental in the preparation of quarterly and annual filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), distributing routine financial reports, maintaining/updating monthly accounting schedules, creating/reviewing journal entries, assisting with and/or reviewing balance sheet account reconciliations, and assisting with the preparation of audit schedules and other special projects including assistance with mergers and acquisitions. This position communicates with various personnel both within Lamb Weston as well as with external customers and service providers. The consistency, accuracy, and timeliness of this communication are vital and must clearly convey all outstanding issues.

Job Description

• Provide support for internal and external financial statements in compliance with GAAP, SEC, and/or other local regulatory requirements.
• Participate actively in recurring and special projects involving accounting matters, such as policy updates, compliance support, and process improvement initiatives.
• Participate in and review period-end close activities to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks, including identification and resolution of unusual items and issues in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform period-end close activities ranging from preparation and review of monthly journal entries in the SAP general ledger to reviewing monthly financial results for accuracy.
• Review monthly accounting schedules supporting balance sheet account reconciliations in Blackline (automated tool).
• Prepare and review financial statements, footnotes, and supporting schedules for the quarterly and annual filings with the SEC.
• Oversee XBRL reporting for SEC filings.
• Assist with the preparation of technical accounting memos and potential mergers and acquisition activity.
• Establish effective processes and controls for compliance with effective internal control requirements of a publicly traded company.
• Exercise judgment in financial, operational, or transactional analysis to identify and help resolve issues.
• Prioritize multiple activities simultaneously.
• Assist with evaluating effectiveness of processes, procedures, and control environment and develop improvements, as needed.
• Document processes (e.g. desk procedures) and recommend process improvements.
• Effectively communicate information impacting various groups within the organization (tax, legal, HR, business units, etc.).
• Demonstrate ability to effectively work in a team environment both within and outside of assigned area of responsibility.
• Participate in special projects involving general accounting, such as FASB updates, business partner requests, and systems conversions.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required
• CPA, CMA certification and/or advanced degree preferred
• 7+ years of business experience in public accounting and/or corporate accounting. Some experience with a public accounting firm preferred.
• SEC audit experience strongly preferred; Derivative accounting knowledge a plus.
• General knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the basics of International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Strong communication, organization, and planning skills
• Proven experience with managing and guiding a team.
• Proven ability to multi-task and strong project management skills
• Ability to research and reconcile multiple accounts with minimal supervision
• Proficient PC skills with SAP financials experience preferred
• Proficient skills with Microsoft Office Products

Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
  
• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
  
• Paid Time Off
  
• Financial Wellness - Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
  
• Family-Friendly Employee events
  
• Employee Assistance Program services - mental health and other concierge type services
  

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Job Requisition ID: Req-221282

Time Type: Full time

Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law

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