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JOB SUMMARY: The Financial Reporting & Budgeting Manager will lead and oversee all financial and budgeting practices for the organization. This role combines strategic financial leadership with hands-on management of technical accounting practices, compliance, and reporting.   This role is responsible for providing financial guidance and support to the organization with a strong focus on ensuring the accuracy and relevance of financial reporting. This individual will have a focus on developing scalable processes by identifying areas of opportunity for improvement and automation, driving and managing change and continuous improvement in profit, processes, systems, and people. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Own the financial statement close and preparation process, developing best in class operations to support future audit requirements. Responsible to deliver flawless production of timely and accurate financial statements including reconciling the balance sheet accounts, applying judgement to estimates and reserves, analyzing P&L accounts, booking adjusting journal entries, preparing balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow; providing factual analysis of variances from plan and period to period. Management of the budgeting, forecasting, and quarterly reforecasting process. Maintain complete and accurate accounting records including General Ledger, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement reporting. Lead the budgeting process. Prepare and manage the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) reviewing financial projections and budgets. Conduct variance analysis to assess performance against targets. Conduct profitability analysis to assess the financial health of the business. Develop and implement regular financial reports and dashboards tracking KPIs to measure profitability, identify areas for improvement and provide recommendations to enhance profitability. Support the reorganization of the financial function by developing and executing centralized SOP’s, establishing consistency of systems and tools, implementing automation to maximize productivity. Advanced knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting standards Develop, implement and maintain financial controls, policies and workflows in compliance with GAAP. Ensure financial information is fairly presented in accordance with GAAP. Lead the support of internal and external audit activities. Manage all internal and external financial related reporting requirements including bank and investor compliance reporting. Participate in and document project/business case reviews. Act as a strategic partner across the organization, delivering meaningful insight and financial decision support. Manage Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, cash management and other treasury related duties.  Take responsibility for overall company cash management by ensuring expenses conform to established policy and customer amounts are received per contract terms. Responsible for cash management including daily cash positions, weekly forecasts, 13-week cash flow analysis. Treasury ownership of debt covenant reporting Oversee all tax compliance and regulatory reporting requirements with the help of our external service providers. Lead process improvement projects and understand robotics and automation tools to drive efficiencies Ability to work at a detailed level understanding nuances of processes, transactions, financials, and systems as well as strategic thinking. Ensure data accuracy and integrity in financial reports and systems, consistently improving financial processes. Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, leadership, project, and change management skills are required. Other duties and projects as directed and assigned. PROFESSIONAL ·        Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment. ·        Build and foster an environment of teamwork, integrity, and leader