Manager, External Reporting Job

Primary location:Lancaster,Pennsylvania
Relocation offered:No
Employment status:Full-Time
Travel:<10%
Non-compete:No

The estimated base salary range for this role is $118,060 to $196,150 per year.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

What does it mean to work at Armstrong?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

• A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more.
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
• A casual work environment where we have a recognition program for our team, and service awards. You will also be able to make the most of our fitness center and lunchtime cafe.
• A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.

Reporting to the Vice President & Controller, the Senior Manager, External Reporting is directly responsible for managing the preparation of our SEC filings, including the 10-K, and 10-Qs as well as oversight of all company-wide accounting policies, including researching and concluding on technical accounting items.

• Executive Exposure: Collaborate with senior leadership, external auditors, and cross-functional teams.
• Professional Growth: Growth and development opportunites.
• Innovation & Ownership: Own critical processes driving meaningful change through your ideas.
• Purpose-Driven Work: Contribute to a company that values transparency, compliance, and sustainability.

What You'll Do

• Leadthe process for the Quarterly and Annual Reports on Form 10-Q/K; file Form 8K documents as necessary; own the relationship with outside service providers to oversee filing of SEC documents; serve on Disclosure Committee
• CommunicateUS GAAP developments to senior management and other impacted personnel.
• Maintaincomprehensive worldwide accounting policy database and publish technical accounting memorandums, as needed, including annual revenue recognition review.
• Serveas a key contact for external auditor.
• Recordaccounting entries related to derivatives, annual cash incentive and share-based incentive plans; develop associated budgets and forecasts; own relationship with third party record keeper.
• Serveas main accounting liaison with outside actuary for defined benefit pension, post-retirement plan and post-employment plans; review necessary accounting entries and develop associated budgets and forecasts.
• Overseeannual employee benefit plan audits, including preparation of annual financial statements.
• Providetechnical lease accounting guidance to the Accounting Operations Manager, as needed.
• Performannual goodwill and intangible asset impairment tests.
• Assistthe business development finance team to ensure proper purchase accounting for newly acquired entities.
• Leadefforts to implement disclosure policies and procedures related to the Company's sustainability program.
• Participatein other projects as needed.

What will make you successful

• Ability toanalyze complex financial dataand generate meaningful insights.
• Financial modelingand forecasting expertise.
• Strongproject managementskills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience inleading cross-functional teamsand driving projects to completion.
• Advanced Excelskills, including the use of pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and complex formulas.
• Proficiency infinancial reporting softwaresuch as SAP and OneStream.
• Strong understanding ofSOX complianceand internal controls.
• Proven ability tomentor and develop team members.
• Strongnegotiationandconflict resolutionskills.
• Ability tobuild and maintain relationshipswith key stakeholders.
• Excellenttechnical writingskills for preparing detailed financial reports.
• Ability topresent complex financial informationto non-financial stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• High level ofaccuracyandattention to detailin all aspects of work.
• Ability toreview and ensure the accuracyof financial statements and disclosures.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and SEC regulations, combined with the ability to research and propose company positions on complex accounting issues.
• Ability to succeed in a demanding environment and manage well through tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degreein accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field required. Master's degreeor MBA a plus.
• 6+ yearsof experience in accounting or finance, with at least3 yearsin a management role.
• Extensive experience withUS GAAPandSEC reporting rules.
• Proven record inexternal financial reportingandtechnical accounting.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• CPA(Certified Public Accountant) or equivalent certification is often required.

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1.3B in revenue, AWI has about 3,600 employees and a manufacturing network of twenty-one facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Lancaster PA)

Lancaster, PA. A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City. Lancaster offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites, B&Bs, museums, great shopping, entertainment venues and restaurants.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisitionand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!