About this role
<p>Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at <a href="https://www.lincolnelectric.com">https://www.lincolnelectric.com</a></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px">Location: <strong>Euclid - Automation</strong> <br>Employment Status: <strong>Salary Full-Time</strong> <br>Function: <strong>Finance</strong> <br>Pay Grade and Range: <strong>AFB020-M1</strong> Min: $99,210.00- Med: $124,012<br>Bonus Plan: 10%</span></p> <p> </p> <p></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Purpose</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Supervisor, SEC financial reporting and technical accounting and is responsible for leading the preparation, review, and coordination of the Company’s external financial reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements. This role serves as a key technical and project management lead for Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Proxy, and related disclosures and is designed to develop into a future Manager of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting 1-2 years.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Job Description (Duties and Key Responsibilities)</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">SEC & External Reporting Leadership</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Lead preparation and review of SEC filings including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Proxy, and 11-K in compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Own quarterly and annual reporting calendars and filing timelines to ensure timely, accurate submissions</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Prepare and review primary financial statements, footnotes, and supporting schedules</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Coordinate and review XBRL tagging and EDGAR submissions</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Technical Accounting & Disclosure</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Research and document U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting matters; prepare technical accounting memos as needed</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Monitor new accounting standards, SEC rulemaking, and disclosure trends; lead implementation efforts</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Prepare and oversee completion of U.S. GAAP disclosure checklists and peer benchmarking</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Job Description (Duties and Key Responsibilities)</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Audit, Legal & Cross-Functional Coordination</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors and internal audit teams for quarterly reviews and annual audits</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Partner closely with Legal, Investor Relations, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and business units to ensure consistent messaging and disclosure alignment</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Support earnings release preparation and investor-facing materials</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Close & Consolidations Oversight</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Review consolidating entries, cash flow statements, EPS calculations, equity compensation, and pension accounting</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Oversee key elements of the monthly close related to external reporting, including support of close activities for holding companies</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Review international subsidiary reporting and consolidations within SAP/HFM environment</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Controls, Process Improvement & Leadership</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Maintain and enhance SOX controls related to financial reporting</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Identify and implement process improvements to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Mentor and review work of junior analysts; act as day-to-day backup to the SEC Reporting Manager</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Qualifications</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree in Accounting</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">5–7+ years of experience in public accounting and/or public company SEC reporting</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and consolidation accounting</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proven ability to manage deadlines, lead projects, and communicate effectively with senior leadership</span></li> </ul> <p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Preferred Qualifications:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">CPA or actively pursuing</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Hands-on experience with XBRL, and EDGAR filings </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience with SAP and/or HFM</span></li> </ul></div></div></div><p> </p> <hr> <p><strong>Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</strong> We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.</p>