Financial Reporting Manager

The Manager of Financial Reporting and SOX will play an important role in the financial reporting team and assist in various aspects of external SEC reporting, technical accounting, and SOX matters. The role requires a solid understanding of US GAAP and SEC financial reporting requirements and the ability to communicate technical accounting positions to our financial executives and auditors. The Manager of Financial Reporting and SOX will have two direct reports and be reporting directly to the Senior Director, Financial Reporting.The position is based in our Duluth, GA office and a hybrid work arrangement (one to two days per week remote) provides the opportunity to interact with senior and executive management on a regular basis. Asbury is relocating its corporate headquarters to Sandy Springs, GA in Fall of 2025. Upon completion of our headquarters’ relocation, the Manager of Financial Reporting and SOX will be based in our Sandy Springs, GA office.Job Responsibilities:Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings and related earnings releases, including preparation and review of supporting work papers.Assist with the preparation of all special financial statement requirements (8-K, debt offerings, equity offerings, etc.).Research and document the Company’s position on technical accounting matters.Assist in the adoption of new accounting standards.Assist with the accounting for acquisitions and divestitures.Support Sarbanes-Oxley requirements with a focus on identifying key risks and ensuring that adequate controls are in place· Support quarterly reviews and the annual audit by our external audit firm.· Monitor technical developments (SEC and FASB), including interpreting requirements and developing an implementation plan to meet those requirements.Prepare the Company’s cash flow statement each quarterly reporting period.Manage the lease certification process and maintain our lease management software (LeaseQuery), prepare monthly lease related journal entries and annual disclosures.Assist the Director of Financial Reporting with equity, stock compensation, interest rate swaps, investments, revenue recognition and other accounting matters.Assist the Director of Financial Reporting with the annual impairment testing of the Company’s goodwill and franchise rights intangible assets.Prepare work papers supporting key monthly close process and analyses.Maintain the Company’s Policies & Procedures manual and delegation of authority matrix.Oversee XBRL tagging of required SEC filings for completeness and accuracy.Education:BS in Accounting and/or Master of AccountancyCPA is requiredExperience:4-6 years of recent public accounting experience with a track record of increasing responsibilityExperience with financial reporting of SEC registrantsExperience with Workiva or OneStream a plusBig Four experience preferredSkills / Characteristics:The highest ethical standardsExcellent analytical, organizational and leadership skillsStrong written and verbal communication skills – able to discuss issues at all levels of the organizationAbility to both lead and work as a member of a teamDeep and broad knowledge of US GAAP accounting and SEC financial reporting rulesA strong work ethic and ability to work in a collegial work environmentPay and Recognition:Weekly payPaid holidays & paid time offDeferred Holiday Pay MatchPaid trainingStock Awards (select management and front-line team member’s eligible)Insurance / Retirement:Insurance: medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity plansUp to 12 weeks paid pregnancy leave (disability leave)Paid Parental LeaveHealth savingsFlex spending accounts (tax free)Short-term and Long-term disability plansLife Insurance (Whole Life and Term)401k with company matchLearning, Tuition Assistance and Career Development:Digital career path tool to assist with career developmentContinuous training through Asbury's Internal Learning Management SystemProfessional growth and development opportunities Additional advantages:Student loan relief resourcesEmployee assistance programEmployee discounts on parts and service repairsScholarship awardsOpportunities to join our community service initiatives, which includes paid volunteer hoursAggressive Employee referral program with bonus opportunitiesINDMANAGER