Company name
Demand Media, Inc.
Location
Santa Monica, CA, United States
Employment Type
Full-Time
Industry
Finance, Manager, Accounting
Posted on
Aug 06, 2019
Profile
Leaf Group
is looking for a Sr. Manager of Financial Reporting to help us strengthen and grow all aspects of financial reporting and growing the business from our Santa Monica, CA office.
A big vision calls for a big job. As we grow, our need for a Sr. Manager of Financial Reporting grows with us.
Leaf Group is a diversified Internet company that builds platforms to enable communities of creators to reach passionate audiences in large and growing lifestyle categories. We create amazing experiences that celebrate the best of art, design and technology. We want people with an intense curiosity, a commitment to high quality service, who embrace the fun of the journey. Come help us disrupt and transform the digital media and art world!
We work in a fun, collaborative environment that is diverse, adventurous, and open-minded. We encourage all of our employees to learn and grow personally and professionally so they can assume greater responsibilities and advance their careers within the department or within one of our operating businesses. Check us out here:
https://www.leafgroup.com/brands/
You’ll Report To: Chief Accounting Officer
A typical day as a Sr. Manager of Financial Reporting might include:
SEC Financial Reporting
Help prepare, analyze, review, and present all financial reports to management (income statements, balance sheet analyses)
Prepare filings with the SEC (10-Q, 10-K 8-K)
Review all board presentations and earnings releases for accuracy
Suggest any changes to the financial reporting process
General Ledger (G/L) Accounting
Help out in month-end/quarter-end/year-end General Ledger (G/L) closings for the company within the company’s ERP system
Technical Accounting
Ensure that all accounting policies and practices adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Keep abreast of all current Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and SEC developments
Explain the impact of these changes to all affected departments
Compliance
Support all annual audits by external auditors, including providing financial statements and audit schedules
Help the Corporate Controller Chief Accounting Officer in maintaining internal controls throughout the company via accurate adherence to documented procedures
Other duties
Liaise with FP&A professionals to suggest improvement in forecasting and other financial reporting initiatives
Assist in budgeting and forecasting tasks
Perform other ad hoc finance and accounting duties as needed
You’ll be successful if you are a self-starter who takes ownership of your processes and is effective in building relationships based on respect and trust with senior management across Leaf Group.
What You Have:
Undergraduate degree with emphasis in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or an equivalent major
CPA
At least eight (8) years of work experience in accounting
At least three (3) years of work experience at a Big 4 Accounting Firm
Strong technical accounting skills
Technical Skills
Expert Level experience in an ERP program such as SAP, Oracle, or JD Edwards
Expert-Level proficiency in Microsoft Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables, IF Formulas)
Extraordinary understanding of GAAP
Interpersonal
Ability to meet deadlines and multi-task efficiently
Detail oriented, with high level of ethics and integrity
Must be willing to develop and grow with the company and have the desire to take on more responsibility
Superior oral and written communications skills
Exhibit leadership and decision making abilities
Preferred Technical Skills
Current and/or previous working proficiency with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)
Oracle ERP experience
Proactive
Adept at giving constructive feedback and providing solutions
Committed to growth - both for yourself and for the company
What We Have:
Well Good is the 2019 People's Choice winner of the Webby’s Award for Best Lifestyle Brand
eHow is the 2019 People's Choice and official Webby Winner for Social Video/How To-DIY
Leaf Group is among the 2019 Built In LA Best Companies To Work For
Leaf Group is among Comparably's 2018 Best Companies in Los Angeles
Well Good is the 2018 winner of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Company Award
MyPlate is the 2018 winner of the Webby Award for Best Design
Winner of the 2017 Best Company for Diversity award Comparably
Competitive compensation and benefits packages (i.e., Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, 401K)
Discounted gym memberships
Paid-to-play vacation rewards
Discretionary unlimited vacation time
Employee discounts for Saatchi Art, Society6, and Deny Designs
Leaf Group, Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings are welcome and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by state, federal, or local law. It is the intent of the Company to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local legislation concerning equal opportunity in employment.
Agency Disclosure:
If the Leaf Group Talent Acquisition department, or any current company employee, receives an unsolicited resume from a third party recruiting agency and Leaf Group does not have a signed Agency Agreement active, Leaf Group will not be deemed liable to pay a placement fee. The unsolicited resume will be considered a gift and can be considered for our recruitment efforts.
Company info
Demand Media, Inc.
Website : http://www.demandmedia.com