Manager - M&A Accounting and SEC Reporting

Description

The Manager - M&A Accounting and SEC Reporting includes the management and coordination of Quanta’s accounting processes related to purchase price accounting, fair valuation assumptions and modeling related to intangibles and other assets, as well as other complex areas of accounting such as goodwill impairment testing and the implementation of new accounting pronouncements. In addition, this position manages and assists in the preparation and review of supporting schedules used in SEC disclosures, filings and published material. The position requires interaction with various groups within the corporate offices as well as domestic and international operating unit accounting personnel. This role reports to Quanta's Assistant Controller.

• Coordinates the quarterly and annual project files within Quanta’s external reporting application (Workiva) including the set-up, maintenance and rollforward procedures for the 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K Earnings Release documents and spreadsheets.
• Assessment of acquisition consideration including net-working capital, make-whole, contingent consideration liabilities, and stock and other bonus compensation arrangements,
• Assists and participates in the reporting process for all SEC filings including 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K Earnings Release, 8-K proforma financials and other published earnings and investor materials and involving:
• MD&A drafting and support
• Assists in the determination and review of proper cash flow accounting treatment for certain complex transactions, especially as related to business combinations.
• Preparation of pro-forma financial statements and related disclosures as well as monitoring the significance of acquisitions and investments for any additional reporting requirements,
• Manages technical accounting and prepares and reviews all workpapers related to business combinations associated with Quanta’s frequent merger and acquisition activity, including:
• Assistance with accounting integration as needed, including regular coordination with acquisition integrator and corporate and/or operating unit accounting teams.
• Assists with the implementation and prepares the documentation of new accounting pronouncements and company policies.
• Preparation of purchase accounting workpapers including review of closing balance sheet adjustments, determination of all necessary opening balance sheet adjustments and preparation and review responsibilities for the related journal entries,
• Assists the Treasury department in review of financial debt covenants, rating agency and various other financing presentations, forecasted weighted-average shares outstanding, and preparation of materials for debt offerings, as needed.
• Assists in the preparation and tie-out of various other financial data included in the annual Sustainability Report and data posted to the company’s Interactive Analyst Center (IAC).
• Supports Quanta’s SEC reporting process in preparation and compilation of supporting schedules used for disclosure, specifically related to the following areas:
• Assists the Legal and HR departments in the preparation, review and tie-out of Quanta’s annual Proxy statement
• Performs other duties as assigned, particularly related to supporting other corporate departments and operating units with process improvement and remediation activities as well as technical accounting matters.
• Quarterly oversight with management to assess subsequent accounting for earnout liabilities, and preparation of related accounting entries,
• Responsible for the preparation of certain consolidated financial statements including the statements of stockholders’ equity and comprehensive income, as well as the calculation of earnings per share and actual/forecasted weighted-average shares outstanding.
• Involvement in the accounting due diligence process,
• XBRL tag preparation and review
• Performs quarterly fluctuation analyses with respect to certain Quanta consolidated accounts under the responsibility of the External Reporting team.
• Prepares and coordinates presentations to the Board of Directors, Audit Committee, Investors, and Operating Unit Presidents/Controllers.
• Manages, coordinates, and maintains supporting files and documentation for annual goodwill impairment testing, including all assumptions, models and valuation methodology, including coordination with third party valuation specialists, as needed.
• Preparation of intangible and other fair valuation assumptions and forecast/discounted cash flow models, including coordination with third party valuation specialists, as needed,
• Educates and trains senior accountants and staff as well as manages the use of consultants and other third-party specialists, including quarterly coordination with Workiva representatives and regular coordination with M&A valuation specialists.
• Researches technical accounting issues and prepares memorandums that summarize the company’s positions as well as implications to SEC disclosures.
• CEO and CFO script drafting and support
• Performs internal controls for areas of responsibility and coordinates with the company’s internal and external auditors.
• Disclosure drafting and support
• Preparation of related acquisition documentation and accounting memorandums, and
• Evaluates existing processes for efficiencies and recommends and implements process improvements as identified.
• Maintains strict confidentiality at all times.

Requirements

Percent of time: Up to 15%

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)/Chartered Accountant
• Experience with business combination purchase accounting and technical accounting research and writing technical accounting memorandums.
• Prior experience with external reporting/filing software, such as Workiva.
• Proactive in identifying issues, proposing solutions, and supporting team members.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Business Administration or Accounting
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and working independently while knowing when to seek guidance
• Prior experience managing a financial reporting team for a large, accelerated SEC registrant/filer.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP accounting requirements and Sarbanes Oxley control requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency
• 8-10 years public accounting experience or 10–12 years relevant industry experience within accounting field.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills; able to collaborate across accounting and non-accounting teams
• Prior experience with ERP system – (Hyperion or OneStream, a plus)

Benefits

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

• Multi-employer defined benefit pension plans,
• Investor relations decks

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance