Manager, Financial Reporting

TriNet is a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small to midsize businesses (SMBs). We enhance business productivity by enabling our clients to outsource their HR function to one strategic partner and allowing them to focus on operating and growing their core businesses. Our full-service HR solutions include features such as payroll processing, human capital consulting, employment law compliance and employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans and workers' compensation insurance. 

TriNet has a nationwide presence and an experienced executive team. Our stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol TNET. If you're passionate about innovation and making an impact on the large SMB market, come join us as we power our clients' business success with extraordinary HR.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that many potential applicants discourage themselves from applying to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. TriNet always strives to hire the most qualified candidate for a particular role, ensuring we deliver outstanding results for our small and medium-size customers. So if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, nobody's perfect – and we encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

JOB SUMMARY

Oversees preparation and analyses of quarterly and annual financial statements, preparation of SEC filings, coordination of external financial statement audit, research and application of GAAP accounting issues and SEC reporting issues, monitoring and compliance with requirements of debt instruments, and provides assistance with other special projects. Additionally, assists with new system implementations and conversions. Provides ongoing financial reporting support to senior management. Leads the accounting and reporting activities for debt, investments and transactions involving TriNet stock. 

Essential Duties/Responsibilites

•  Supervise a team in the performance of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting
• Lead a team of accountants in the performance of accounting for debt, investments and transactions involving TriNet stock, including stock compensation
• Review and approve necessary journal entries and GL account reconciliations
• Review and approve quarterly and annual requests for information (RFIs).     
• Drive compliance around all accounting procedures and controls
• Prepare monthly investment reporting package, partnering with department heads for variance analysis
• Review quarterly fair value marks on all investments for financial reporting as well as lead the financial reporting work for all disclosures related to debt, investments and stock transactions.  
• Review GL account and cost center mapping to the financial statements as necessary.
• Review financial statement and footnote support workbooks for SEC Forms 10-Q and 10-K. 
• Prepares MTD, QTD, & YTD utilization reports for monthly financial reporting package 
• Assure that internal and external financial reporting is timely and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) guidelines and TriNet policies
• Reviews financial reporting and ensures data integrity to enable management decisions.    
• Assists with quarterly and annual financial reporting, including reviewing Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) documents, ensuring quality, and maintaining strict deadlines in addition to statutory reporting requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned 
• Complies with all policies and standards

QUALIFICATIONS

Education  

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience - required
• General education, vocational training and/or on-the-job training
• Chartered Accountant - required

Work Experience     

• Typically 10+ years - required
• Typically 3+ years - managing a team within accounting and reporting - required
• Experience working with colleagues in different time zones - required
• Experience in a progressive accounting environment for a Fortune 1000 size company and/or medium or larger public accounting firm with high volume transactions and a disciplined close process - preferred

Licenses and Certifications       

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)   ACCA / CPA preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to influence decision making and direction
• Ability to balance the needs of the organization, business, and needs of colleagues to lead the team in the right direction
• Ability to think about situations holistically, taking into account the feedback, input, and resources available to make adjustments in accordance with management expectations to ensure the appropriate direction of the department
• Ability to maintain appropriate level of transparency and allow visibility to the processes within a department, whether it be the internal audit, SOX, leadership, FP&A, or other stakeholders.      
• Ability to show excellent theoretical and practical grasp of GAAP accounting principles, including accounting standards codification, understanding of accounting processes,     
• Proficient in ERP/accounting-based systems including Oracle Fusion ERP and Workiva.      
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment across multiple time zones; to communicate articulately, confidently, and professionally across many organizational levels and functions; and effectively build rapport with stakeholders
• Ability to drive for results and ensure accountability on deliverables, budgets, project plans, and follow-through on commitments to leadership
• Ability to learn, develop, and grow from mistakes; willingness to learn and develop new skills; and to adjust and adapt to a fast paced continually changing business and work environment.     
• Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs, and implement solutions.     
• Demonstrated ability to garner support from direct reports, peers, and colleagues from other departments.   
• Demonstrated leadership ability through previous work assignments. 
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace 
• Highly effective leadership skills reflecting ownership/accountability, critical thinking, collaboration, demonstrated ability to inspire and empower others, promote inclusivity, transparency and resiliency      

Work Environment:

• Work in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable office work setting. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• This position is 100% in office.

Please Note: TriNet reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business necessity. 

TriNet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact to request such an accommodation.