Senior Manager Financial Reporting and Accounting Policy

At Exeter Finance, we are committed to helping customers find the right financing for their next vehicle purchase. By building strong relationships with our customers and network of dealer partners we are able to give options that make sense, getting customers behind the wheel of their car. 

Every team member is integral to our success. Whether you’re at a servicing center helping customers with their loans, in the field building relationships with dealers, or supporting the company from its corporate offices, you'll enjoy a nurturing, invigorating and positive work environment.

Our vision is to be a premier finance company and lender of choice known for its People, Performance and Service.

Job Description

The Sr Manager of Financial Reporting and Accounting Policy will be responsible for all aspects of SEC & financial reporting, technical Accounting Policy research, and implementation of new accounting standards and SEC guidance.  The role will be providing guidance to all areas across the Company on SEC and External Financial Reporting issues. Must have ability to develop initial Excel models that support complex accounting concepts for ultimate transfer to baseline areas to execute. This position supports and assists implementation, support and review of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), internal controls, and internal policies and procedures. Special projects will be assigned by CFO/CAO/SVP Financial Reporting.

Responsible for creating all text (Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Results), Financial Statements, Footnotes, pro forma disclosures, and financial analyses supporting the timely, accurate and complete reporting and filing of the Company's SEC periodic reports (Form S-1 & S-3, Form 10K/Q, 8-K, S-8, Investor Relations materials, etc.)

Conducts Accounting Policy research of GAAP and SEC standards including complex accounting policies to develop and lead implementation across Exeter. Requires ability to present and explain, both orally and in writing, complex policies to diverse groups across the Company, external investors, SEC, FASB and external legal counsel and auditors.

Prepares Ad-Hoc analyses to support Exeter GAAP accounting and SEC reporting views with external auditors, peer companies, Board of Directors, internal legal counsel, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, examiners from the Securities and Exchange Commission, external legal counsel, and federal and state governmental agencies.

Leads, coordinates, and plans the execution of Exeter's annual external financial statement audit and quarterly review with EY, and the annual 401(k) audit with Other Auditors.  Manages the activities of external accounting resources including PwC.

Ensures compliance with all rules, regulations, and interpretations from the SEC, FASB, IFRS, PCAOB, New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), FINRA, US Census Bureau, 40+ states, and other agencies of the U.S. Federal and State Governments related to Exeter's GAAP accounting and financial reporting.

Responsible for creation, testing, approval and maintenance of financial spreadsheets, analyses, and presentations supporting SEC and financial reporting including cash flow statements, Workiva workbooks, PBCS reports, etc.

Leads the recruiting, training, mentoring, and evaluation of staff.  Develops training material for all accounting and finance associates.

Supports Internal Controls / SOX group and the Legal / Compliance groups.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; Master's degree in Accounting or MBA preferred, CPA required

Eight (8) or more years of direct job related experience, with a minimum of three (3) years supervisory/management experience required.

Minimum five (5) years public accounting experience. 

Extensive experience explaining both verbally, in memoranda form, and through development of Excel and PowerPoint presentation very complex accounting, finance, and tax concepts to executive management, investors, BOD members, external auditors, etc.

Strong and extensive knowledge of SEC reporting, US GAAP.

Strong SOX and internal controls experience.

Ability to research and apply technical accounting literature.

Ability and commitment to meet strict deadlines with minimal supervision. Strong attention to detail, demonstrated integrity and professionalism.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency in MS-Excel, MS-Powerpoint, MS-Word, WDesk,

Exeter Finance LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate including

skill set, experience, qualifications and other job-related reasons.