Manager, External Reporting and Compliance - Build-A-Bear

At Build-A-Bear we believe in the power of imagination, creativity, and memorable experiences. Our mission is to add a little more heart to life by creating unique experiences, lasting connections, and beloved memories that create lasting emotional connections. We are a multi-channel, site-based experience and entertainment company, with diversified categories and consumer segments. We are seeking a strategic and inspirational Manager, External Reporting and Compliance to join our dynamic team.

As Manager, External Reporting and Compliance the primary responsibilities are the preparation of the SEC filings including 10-K & 10-Q reports and earnings and press releases; supervising the Internal Audit and Compliance Staff; and performing technical accounting research and policies. Responsibilities also include reviewing contracts for accounting consequences; aiding General Counsel in the preparation of the annual Proxy Statement; performing accounting tasks including accounting for gift cards, rewards club, incentive compensation, accruals, equity; and serving as the liaison with external auditors.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare annual and quarterly SEC filings for adherence to US GAAP, SEC reporting standards, and accuracy based on financial data, knowledge of US GAAP and SEC standards, and knowledge of the Company's business and strategies.
• Supervise the daily responsibilities of the Internal Audit and Compliance Staff through their assessment and documentation of the Company's internal controls and other compliance activities.
• Assess direct reports performance, communicate through the year and document during the annual review period.
• Create and/or maintain accounting documents for areas such as gift cards, rewards club, incentive compensation, accruals, equity. This includes creating and submitting journal entries and supporting schedules to supervisors for review and approval.
• Remain current on latest US GAAP and SEC standards to prepare policies and answer questions pertaining to technical accounting.
• Perform research using tools to inform accounting decisions and communicate accounting consequences to operations personnel for consideration.
• Lead implementation of new accounting standards by researching and preparing an implementation strategy to ensure completion by the required date.
• Review revenue contracts and document revenue recognition implications.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• 4-6 years of experience in preparing or auditing SEC filings (10-K/Qs, Proxy Statement, etc.); experience supervising direct reports, including management of the direct report's daily tasks and assessment of performance during periodic and annual reviews; experience researching and documenting technical accounting; public company audit or internal audit experience indicating experience documenting, assessing, and review the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate Degree in Accounting/Finance
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• 6-8 years' experience performing procedures within a public company control environment; experience supervising multiple direct reports; experience researching and accounting for complex transactions and contracts; experience assessing and testing public company internal controls for design and operating effectiveness; experience working with internal and external auditors to fulfill requests and answer questions

Behavioral Traits for Success:

• Respectful of established rules and processes
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Drive, determination, and self-discipline
• Technical problem-solving and ingenuity while working within approved organizational systems and technology

Working Environment:

• Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairs
• Corporate Office located St. Louis, MO

Corporate Standards:

• Transparent communication - explain your methods, how data is used and applied.
• Available and willing to address concerns and questions.
• Trust your teammates and work together to achieve common goals. Seek the opinions of others. Take accountability for your actions.
• Acknowledge success, recognize individual and team contributions, and have fun along the way.

Your Performance Will Measured On:

• Accurate and timely work completion
• Technical knowledge communication
• Direct report performance
• Stakeholder feedback

This description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent an expressed or implied contract of employment, nor does it alter your at-will employment, and Build-A-Bear, Inc. reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as may deem appropriate.