As one of the fastest-growing and most exciting brands in the industry, Crash Champions is the largest founder-led multi-shop operator (MSO) of high-quality collision repair service in the U.S. The company, which also operates the growing Crash Champions LUXE | EV Certified brand of highline and luxury EV repair centers, services customers at more than 650 state-of-the-art locations in 38 states across the U.S. Crash Champions was founded in 1999 as a single Chicago repair center by industry veteran and 2023 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Midwest award winner Matt Ebert. For more than 25 years, our vision has been anchored by the belief that delivering superior collision repair service is about People First. Welcome to Crash Champions. We Champion People. 

JOB PURPOSE: The Manager - Financial Reporting plays an integral role in the preparation of consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures in compliance with U.S. GAAP. The role supports external audit requirements, partners across the organization to maintain strong financial discipline and transparency, and combines technical accounting expertise with strong leadership and process improvement skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

· Assist in the preparation of the company’s monthly, quarterly, and yearly consolidated financial statements and financial reporting packages.

· Perform detailed financial statement tie-outs, ensuring accuracy across the balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, and supporting schedules.

· Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify potential technical accounting issues from new guidance or changes to the business, including staying current on new U.S. GAAP pronouncements and reporting developments.

· Research and draft technical accounting memos to provide guidance to internal teams for complex transactions, such as leases, business combinations, and debt.

· Assist in the development of internal control processes and requirements associated with financial reporting, and other technical areas.

· Maintain reconciliations for complex accounting areas such as debt, contingent consideration, and equity.

· Drive continuous improvement in the financial reporting process, focusing on speed, accuracy, and automation.

· Implement best practices, standardize reporting templates, and identify opportunities to enhance system capabilities.

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college or university required.

· 5+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.

· CPA with a strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP with the ability to research, interpret, and document conclusions on complex accounting matters.

· High technical aptitude with experience working in and optimizing accounting and financial reporting systems.

· Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, demonstrating sound judgment and accountability in a team-oriented environment.

· Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization.

· Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare executive-level materials.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. You may be asked by your supervisor or managers to perform other duties. Your performance will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the job duties listed in this job description, as well as any job duties not specifically listed above that you may be asked from time to time to perform. The Company has the right to revise this job description at any time.

Crash Champions is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans’ status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements and annual updates:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with match
• Referral Bonus (“Cash From Crash”)
• 5 Paid Holidays

We are committed to providing competitive compensation for this role. The actual offer will be based on various factors, including but not limited to: job related knowledge, skills, experience, relevant certifications and qualifications.

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.