SEC Financial Reporting Manager

Legence is seeking a highly detail-oriented SEC Financial Reporting Manager to join our Corporate Finance team. This role will support SEC financial reporting, transaction, and compliance activities, with a focus on ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to US GAAP and SEC standards. This individual will partner with others to deliver high-quality reporting, support audit readiness, and strengthen financial reporting processes. This role is ideal for someone with a public accounting foundation or strong technical accounting background who has experience in SEC reporting and is looking to operate in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

This is a hybrid position that will be located in our Houston office. 

Key Responsibilities:

External & Financial Reporting

Assist in the preparation of financial statements and footnotes in accordance with US GAAP and SEC requirements

Prepare tie-out packages and execute quality control procedures for SEC filings

Support development and maintenance of reporting schedules and ad hoc reports for leadership and other stakeholders

Ensure consistency and accuracy across multi-entity consolidation reporting

Consolidation & Close Support

Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes

Prepare or review account reconciliations, rollforwards, and supporting schedules

Ensure integrity and completeness of corporate-level financial data

Technical Accounting & Compliance

Support technical accounting research and implementation for complex transactions, including:- Business combinations (as applicable)- Other complex accounting areas as needed

Assist in maintaining accounting policies and documentation

Ensure financial reporting aligns with internal controls and compliance requirements

Analyze new accounting guidance (FASB, SEC, and other regulatory bodies), evaluate impact, and support implementation and related disclosures

Audit & Controls Support

Serve as a contact for external auditors during annual audits and interim reviews

Prepare and organize audit support schedules and documentation

Support ongoing internal control processes and documentation (SOX or similar frameworks)

Process Improvement & Reporting Efficiency

Identify and support opportunities to improve financial reporting processes and timelines

Support enhancements to financial systems and reporting workflows

Contribute to standardization across operating entities

Desired Experience and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required

CPA required

4–7+ years of combined experience in public accounting and corporate SEC reporting (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, etc.), preferably within Large Accelerated Filer environments

Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC requirements (including XBRL)

Proficiency in financial reporting tools (Workiva preferred) and Microsoft Excel

Experience with ERP and consolidation systems

Experience with stock-based compensation, earnings per share, business combinations, impairment, and other complex accounting topics is a plus

Industry experience in construction, engineering, or project-based environments is a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Operates at the highest standards of business ethics, integrity, and professionalism

Strong attention to detail with a rigorous and methodical approach

Positive, proactive mindset with the ability to take initiative and drive results

Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Strong critical thinking skills to solve problems and identify opportunities for process improvement

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