SEC Reporting Manager at Playboy Enterprises, Inc. – Los Angeles, California

Job Summary

The SEC Reporting Manager is responsible for the preparation of external financial reporting for Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings (10-K, 10-Q etc.). The position is also responsible for providing technical accounting support on complex business transactions and financial statement disclosures in accordance with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, as well as assisting with accounting close, if needed.

We are presently working a hybrid schedule of T-Th in office with the option to work from home on M and F. Subject to change at any time at the Company’s discretion or business needs.

What You’ll Do

The essential job duties below are specific to this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Core Responsibilities

• Responsible for the quarterly preparation of corporate financial statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (10-Qs, 10-Ks, other SEC filings, etc.) utilizing Workiva and report directly into Senior Director of Accounting

• Work with other departments to collect and compile supporting documentation for the SEC disclosures

• Maintain built-in SEC reports within multiple systems within the organization (Netsuite, Leasequery, Certent etc.)

• Assist in providing technical support to members of Finance, Accounting, FP&A and legal on the treatment of accounting issues in compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements

• Research and document technical accounting issues for senior management

• Assist in implementing and maintaining controls to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley

• Monitor and ensure timely identification of and compliance with evolving accounting guidance

• Work to continuously improve the quality of financial statement disclosures to benchmark disclosures against competitors

• Maintain the related SOX documentation for financial reporting

• Participate in special business projects, such as complex business transactions, debt issuance/modification, etc.

• Provide support to external auditors during audits and interim reviews

• Assist accounting with the period close if needed

What You’ll Bring

Skills / Abilities / Competencies:

• 3+ years of public accounting (Big4) or SEC reporting preparation experience

• Solid technical accounting background with extensive knowledge of current US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements

• Prior experience with SOx 404 and internal controls

• Strong project management and organizational skills

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities

• Attention to detail

• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

• Strong critical thinking, problem solving skills, and ability to be innovative and creative

• Passion for continuous improvement

• High learning agility

• Willingness to be versatile and wear multiple hats within the organization

• High level of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information.

• Ability to manage a project including development and tracking of timelines/action plans

• Strong analytical skills, written and verbal communication skills.

• Timely communication and responsiveness to peers and management.

• Regular and consistent attendance to work and meetings.

• Ability to receive and offer feedback in a professional and positive manner.

• Adherence to company policy and behavior in accordance with our values and norms.

Education & Experience:

• 5-7+ plus years of related experience; including supervisory experience with strong ability to mentor and develop personnel.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and CPA preferred.

• Public Accounting / Audit experience strongly preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive Medical/Dental/Vision insurance plans with FSA/HSA and Dependent Care FSA options

• Generous Family and Parental Leave Policy

• Pet Insurance for those who need it too!

• Dedicated Health and Wellness resources including Employee Assistance Program and Equinox membership subsidy.

• Pretax Transportation/Commuter Benefits options

• Employee Resource Groups

• 401K program with Company match

• Flexible Time Away Plan

• Dynamic, inclusive workplace culture focused on innovation, impact, and employee well-being

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $130,000 - $135,000; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

What You’ll be Part of

Playboy is one of the most recognizable, iconic brands in the world that started as a culture-driving, boundary-pushing magazine over 70 years ago. Today, Playboy is a consumer lifestyle business with digital and physical products available in 180 countries across entertainment, events, fashion, lifestyle, sexual wellness, consumer products & and more. Our mission—to create a culture where all people can pursue pleasure—is built upon decades of creating groundbreaking media and hospitality experiences and fighting for cultural progress rooted in the core values of equality, freedom of expression, and the idea that pleasure is a fundamental human right. Playboy’s sister company, Honey Birdette, is a rapidly growing luxury lingerie and sexual wellness brand with retail outlets across the US, Australia, and the UK.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Please note this job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature, level, and expectation of the work to be performed. It is not designed to cover a complete list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties and responsibilities or activities associated with this position, as they may change at any time, with or without notice.

Playboy is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. The right talent for us innately embodies our values. Come as you are.

Job Conditions

Individuals applying for this position should understand that Playboy’s brands are focused on creative freedom, artistic expression, and sex positivity. As a result, the business concept is based partly on sex appeal, nudity, and/or sexual wellness products, which means that employees may be exposed to: individuals in sexy and/or sexually provocative clothing, either in person or in photographs or videos; lewd and/or obscene language; depictions of lewd, risqué, intimate or explicit acts or behaviors; conversations and discussions about sex, sexuality and the human anatomy; conversations and discussions where vulgar language may be used, and where sexual jokes and innuendo may be expressed in their presence (collectively the “Conduct”). While individuals should not apply for this position if they find a work environment as described above to be offensive, intimidating, hostile or unwelcome, nothing herein shall prevent them from notifying the Company immediately if they are exposed to conduct of any type–and at any time–with which they feel uncomfortable.