External Reporting Manager

Manage the preparation and review of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, proxy statements, and other required filings, ensuring accuracy, consistency, completeness, and timely submission. Manage the external reporting calendar, key milestones, deliverables, and review process across internal stakeholders, external auditors, and legal counsel. Support XBRL tagging, disclosure controls, and filing activities to ensure compliance with SEC reporting requirements. Maintain a strong control environment over external reporting, including appropriate documentation, review evidence, and coordination with Sarbanes-Oxley stakeholders. Assist in establishing the Company's initial control environment around external reporting to support Section 302 compliance and preparing the Company for initial 404 adoption. Partner with Internal Audit and external auditors to support quarterly reviews, annual audits, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, Audit & Finance Committee deliverables, and timely resolution of complex reporting matters. Evaluate transactions to ensure they are properly recorded in the financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and SEC requirements, as applicable. Perform special projects and analyses as directed by management, including evaluating U.S. GAAP and IFRS exposure drafts for potential impact on the Company, assisting in drafting potential responses, providing technical accounting guidance during implementation of new systems or processes, and interfacing with business partners to develop projects. Process Improvement and Special Projects Support special projects and ad hoc analyses as directed by Accounting and Finance leadership. Designation as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Master's degree, or equivalent, in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 7+ years of progressive accounting, auditing, financial reporting, or SEC reporting experience. Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, IFRS, SEC reporting requirements, Regulation S-X, Regulation S-K, disclosure controls, and public company reporting practices. Experience with a large accelerated SEC filer, Fortune 500 company, or complex multinational organization. Proven ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and communicate effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional partners. Hands-on leadership style with a demonstrated ability to operate as both a strategic advisor and an active contributor. At least 5 years of public accounting experience with a Big Four accounting firm. Experience with Workiva or similar financial reporting tools, XBRL tagging and analysis, and consolidation systems such as BPC, Hyperion, or Tagetik. Experience in the consumer packaged goods industry.