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Financial Reporting Manager

Vaco
$125,000.00 - $140,000.00 / yr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Feb 24, 2026
Financial Reporting Manager Atlanta, GA We have been engaged by a growth-oriented public company in Atlanta to identify the right Financial Reporting & Systems Manager to join its finance organization. This is a high-impact role that blends external reporting leadership with ownership of core finance systems. The position is ideal for a technically strong accounting professional who enjoys operating both strategically and tactically in a dynamic, lean environment. This company offers excellent hybrid/remote flexibility. Position Overview This role sits at the intersection of SEC reporting, technical accounting, and finance technology. Approximately 70% of the role is focused on financial reporting and compliance, with the remaining 30% centered on finance systems administration, report development, and optimization. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the integrity and timeliness of external reporting while also serving as the internal expert on key financial platforms. This individual will help strengthen processes, enhance reporting visibility through dashboards and analytics, and ensure the company remains audit-ready at all times. Key Responsibilities External Reporting & Compliance (Primary Focus) Lead preparation and review of quarterly and annual SEC filings, earnings materials, and related disclosures. Maintain strong internal controls aligned with GAAP and SOX requirements. Support equity-related filings and proxy reporting activities. Research and operationalize new accounting pronouncements and provide guidance on complex transactions. Partner with internal and external auditors to facilitate smooth audit cycles. Finance Systems & Process Optimization Serve as the primary administrator for core financial systems, including SEC reporting platforms and ERP tools. Manage system upgrades, integrations, reconciliations, and troubleshooting. Drive enhancements to reporting workflows, internal controls, and data integrity. Build and refine financial dashboards and reporting snapshots to improve executive visibility into company performance. Collaborate cross-functionally with IT and operational teams to resolve system and process issues. Ideal Background Required Experience 4-6+ years of relevant experience in SEC reporting and financial reporting, ideally within a public company or auditing public companies. Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX compliance, and internal control frameworks. CPA designation Hands-on experience with Workiva (strongly preferred; alternative SEC reporting systems considered). Experience with technical accounting. Systems-oriented mindset with the ability to take ownership and lead improvements. Strongly Preferred NetSuite and BlackLine experience. Background in public accounting (Big 4 experience welcomed) or robust public company financial reporting experience Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.