About Us

Freeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’ largest network of experts, Freeman’s insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 97-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

Summary

The Director of Financial Reporting will report directly to the Corporate Controller and is responsible for the accurate and timely accounting and financial reporting for the Freeman Companies, including ensuring that Freeman accounting policies are in compliance with US GAAP and are consistently applied among the Freeman companies. The Director will help implement changes in accounting standards, be responsible for the consolidation of Freeman’s subsidiary companies and will manage the financial reporting team.

This position will support our Finance team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show-site 2-3 days per week. This position is based out of our North Dallas office in Dallas, TX.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Technical Accounting:

• Interpreting accounting standards: Understanding the nuances and detailed guidance provided by GAAP on specific transactions or financial statement presentations.

• Complex transaction analysis: Analyzing and determining the appropriate accounting treatment for complex business transactions. This could include mergers and acquisitions, financial instruments, revenue recognition for complicated contracts, etc.

• Research and documentation: When faced with unique or complicated transactions, ability to research the relevant accounting standards or seek guidance from professional bodies or advisory firms, document findings and the rationale behind the accounting treatment chosen, and implement the accounting treatment as required.

• Liaising with auditors: Interact with internal and external auditors, explaining and justifying the company’s application of accounting standards.

• Staying updated: Consistently updated on accounting standards.

Financial Reporting:

• Manage the monthly preparation of financial statements, including consolidation, intercompany balancing, etc.

• Manage the quarterly preparation of debt covenant compliance certificates.

• Manage the monthly and quarterly submission of financials for external reporting.

• Manage and review balance sheet reconciliations at both a consolidated level and from subsidiaries.

• Manage and support external and internal audits, related requests and submissions.

• Manage the implementation of new accounting standards to the Company, as applicable.

• Manage and maintain the complete library of accounting policies for the company.

• Manage fixed asset reporting and reconciliation.

• Propose journal entries and reporting changes for acquisitions, restructuring and divestitures.

• Be actively involved in the annual audit process, including: managing PBC requests, preparation of the annual report, providing documentation to auditors and working to resolve questions and issues.

• Lead the accounting department section of change management projects for accounting, GL, and company code structures.

• Direct staffing, training, development, goal setting, and performance evaluations of their direct reports.

• Perform ad hoc reporting and other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in accounting from an accredited institution preferred, Bachelor's degree from a 4 year accredited college or university is required.

• “Big 4” experience preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of financial reporting experience in a lead role, preferably with a public company.

• Strong knowledge and understanding of GAAP; technical accounting experience is a must.

• Self-motivated, hands-on, detail-oriented individual who exhibits a high level of self-initiative, ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize competing priorities to accomplish assigned. tasks within established deadlines. Ability to adapt to rapid change and think creatively.

• Can analyze and thrive on processes, systems and data to drive fact-based decision making in a multi-location, multi-state, multi-division organization.

• Attention to detail and commitment to professional excellence.

• Must possess an ability to foster high standards, coach, inspire and lead.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Very strong team player, able to build relationships at all levels.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

CPA required

What We Offer

Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid Parental Leave

• Life, Accident and Disability

• Retirement with Company Match

• Paid Time Off

Diversity Commitment

At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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