Manager, Global Financial Reporting

Job Title: Manager, Global Financial ReportingReports To: VP, Finance - North AmericaABOUT THE COMPANY: SVP Worldwide, doing business through SVP-Singer Holdings, Inc. and its affiliates, is the world''s largest consumer sewing machine company, accounting for approximately one out of every three household sewing machines sold annually across the globe. The company and its three iconic brands - SINGER®, VIKING®, and PFAFF® - have delighted consumers for over 460 years. These premium brands and products are regarded as the choice for serious sewists and novice crafters. The company''s corporate headquarters is located in Nashville, TN, and supported by regional headquarters/sales offices located in Milan (Italy), and Mexico City (Mexico) that, combined, reach consumers in more than 180 countries. SVP has manufacturing facilities across Asia and Latin America, multiple R&D centers, a software development center in Europe, and a global supply chain with distribution centers in all regions. SVP Worldwide has a history of innovation and has established a leading offering in the Internet-of-Things (IoT) segment by introducing mySewnet®, the industry''s first cloud-based operating system. Its product portfolio covers entry-level sewing machines all the way up to advanced, internet-connected, leading-edge household sewing machines that retail for $18,999 and all segments in-between. In addition to sewing machines, the product portfolio includes sewing accessories, notions, garment care products as well as software. The products are sold across a network of sewing machine dealers, mass retailers (e.g., Costco, Walmart, Lidl, MediaMarkt, Carrefour), specialty retailers (e.g., Joann, Michaels), online retailers (e.g., Amazon, Tmall), distributors, and through the company''s 180 internally operated retail stores. ABOUT THE POSITION: The Manager of Global Financial Reporting is primarily responsible for coordinating the year end external audit and assist with month end close. This position will work directly with the auditors to provide them with necessary information. In addition, this position will prepare the US GAAP standard report after results are submitted. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Research accounting issues and prepare position papers.Ability to interact with local controllers and explain generally accepted accounting principles to them.Prepare consolidated financial statements and write related footnotes for annual reports.Lead annual external audit of the company''s accounts including preparation of the cash flow statementInteract with external auditors and manage the year-end audit to ensure that the financial statements get issued no later than March 31.Prepare elimination entries each month after location results are submitted.Prepare a monthly standard report including a cash flow statement.Manage a portion of the monthly close process and provide measures to condense the monthly close cycleWork with SVP Worldwide''s global financial reporting teams to improve current processesPrepare statutory accounts for certain international entitiesMaintain purchase accounting recordsResearch new processes for proper accounting treatmentBecome one of the accounting super users for EBM Catalyst software and convert existing reports to pull data from the new systemParticipate on cross functional teams to develop processes and solve issuesPrepare Ad hoc reporting as required.QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education/Experience:A Bachelor''s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or related field, Master''s Degree preferredCPA or CMA designation preferred.Minimum 7-10 years of experience including a preference to those candidates with a mixed background of industry and public accounting experience.Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting technical skills required.Experience in a multinational company and/or a consumer products company preferred.Recent JDE experience a plus.Exceptional work ethic.Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Other Skills and Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Accounting software; Contact Management systems; Internet software; Inventory software; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.The IndustryThe sewing machine industry is a global industry that is experiencing renewed growth. In developed markets, growth rates are projected to outpace GDP growth, according to Global Industry Analysts, Inc., the leading industry data source. Growth in these markets is driven by the millennial generation that is increasingly attracted to personalization, crafts, and self-expression. In developing markets, the industry is expected to grow at 4% annually, fueled by the emerging middle class and the "need to sew" segment that uses sewing machines to support the household. The Future In 2021, SVP Worldwide was acquired by Platinum Equity (a global investment firm with more than $25 billion of assets under management and a portfolio of approximately 50 operating companies that serve customers around the world. Platinum Equity has committed to fully support SVP''s continued growth and to bring additional financial and operational resources to bear to help accelerate the company''s efforts. COMPANY CORE VALUESIntegrity means doing the right thing in the right way even when no one is looking.Trust is earned through being reliable, honest and credible.Teamwork is supporting each other collaboratively for our common SVP Worldwide goals. Customer Focus is understanding your customers'' needs and putting them first.

Created: 2025-10-04