Manager, Financial Reporting
Content + Source + Freshness • 13 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value position focusing on financial reporting within a tech-driven organization with development opportunities.
- Lead financial reporting efforts in a dynamic environment.
- Engagement with compliance and regulatory standards.
- Career advancement opportunities in financial management.
Pros
- Engagement in critical compliance and financial oversight.
- Strong managerial role with possibility for advancement.
- Comprehensive benefits and support for continuous learning.
Cons
- Requires CPA certification and specific accounting experience.
- May involve high-stress periods during financial reporting cycles.
Who it's for
Mid to Senior • Onsite
Good fit
- Certified public accountants with management ambitions.
- Accounting professionals with a passion for compliance.
- Individuals seeking growth within a tech-driven finance role.
Not recommended for
- Candidates without CPA qualifications.
- Entry-level accountants seeking non-compliance roles.
- Those preferring roles without financial oversight responsibilities.
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Our Vision: Be the best at what we do. Our Mission: Improve lives through technology.
Summary:
“Customer Inspired” isn’t our slogan — it’s our driving force, and C Spire team members live it. We aim to engage the exceptional and embrace operational excellence to best deliver connectivity and technology solutions that advance our communities and customers’ lives. It’s a challenging goal, but we have a winning team that is looking to grow.As the Manager, Financial Reporting, you will oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements. You will manage the financial reporting process, coordinate external audit activities, and provide technical accounting guidance on complex areas such as revenue recognition, leases, and business combinations. Your role will also focus on strengthening internal controls, driving process improvements, and mentoring staff, making you a key leader within the Accounting team.
Responsibilities:
What You Will Do
In all of your duties, you will have a relentless, obsessive, yet disciplined approach to manage all details to perfection and deliver desired results.
Manage the preparation and review of consolidated U.S. GAAP financial statements for internal and external stakeholders.
Provide technical accounting guidance on complex topics including ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition), ASC 842 (Leases), and accounting for business combinations, goodwill, and intangible assets.
Coordinate external audit activities and serve as the primary contact for auditors, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of requests.
Research, interpret, and implement new accounting standards, providing technical guidance across the organization.
Oversee aspects of the monthly close process, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, and internal financial reporting.
Develop and maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting in alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Partner with cross-functional teams to provide accounting expertise on business initiatives and projects.
Mentor and guide staff to support professional growth and high performance.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability within financial reporting.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
This position is an exceptional introduction to financial reporting leadership, as there is plenty of room to grow and learn from outstanding individuals in the field. From Manager, Financial Reporting you will have a perfect springboard into all areas of C Spire and develop robust career skills.
Qualifications:
What You Will Bring
As a C Spire team member you will bring a relentless obsession to be the best in our industry and a winning mentality, determined to outsmart and outdo competitors. You will have a single-minded commitment to unbeatable internal customer and external candidate experience. To support our Accounting team you will have an unapologetic passion for innovation and technology and an uncompromising drive toward continuous improvement.
In addition to that, we require:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting or financial reporting experience, including public accounting and/or corporate accounting.
Strong technical accounting knowledge, with experience applying U.S. GAAP including ASC 606, ASC 842, and accounting for business combinations, goodwill, and intangible assets.
Proven experience preparing GAAP financial statements and supporting external audits.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across functions and with external parties.
We will give special consideration to candidates who have:
Experience in telecommunications, technology, or related industries.
Familiarity with large-scale ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis software.
Exposure to process improvement, automation, or technology initiatives within accounting and reporting.
What You Will Gain
A great workplace needs more than dental coverage, though we provide that and excellent health insurance. But that’s just the start. We make sure working at C Spire is the best career experience around. And Forbes has named us one of America's Best Midsize Employers multiple times because of it. We also offer:
Competitive Compensation Package
Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance
Tuition Assistance Programs
Complimentary Wireless Service & Device*
401k Match
Teladoc Telemedicine
WellBeacon Wellness Program
Paid Talent Referral Opportunities
Tailored learning paths for every position
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Must be able to sit for long periods of time and use computer keyboard and/or mouse while viewing computer screen. Must be able to adapt and perform in a rapidly changing environment.
Complimentary wireless service and device available to team members in our wireless footprint.
If you want to work hard, achieve a lot, and make a difference, then C Spire is the place for you.
