Accounting & Financial Reporting Manager (Contract-to-Hire) at Jefferson Wells

Job Description - Accounting & Finance Reporting Manager (Contract-to-Hire)

Position Type: Contract-to-Hire
Location: Hybrid 4 Days/Week, Greenwood Village, CO
Start Date: March 2 nd , 2026
Duration: Contract-to-Hire, 3 months+, Based on Performance
Hourly Rate: $65-85/hour

Job Summary:

Our client in the entertainment sector is seeking a Manager of Accounting & Financial Reporting for a contract-to-hire role. This position supports both internal and external quarterly and annual reporting, oversees company-wide SOX coordination, and manages accounting responsibilities for designated areas of the business. The role will contribute to public reporting processes, partner on annual audit and quarterly review activity, and assist with technical accounting research. Additionally, this position will oversee select general ledger functions and participate in special projects, including corporate transactional work as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing financial statements and management reporting for public filings.
• Support the development of quarterly and annual SEC disclosures.
• Conduct research on complex accounting matters; analyze new and proposed standards from the SEC and FASB, and prepare technical memos outlining impacts to the company.
• Help coordinate and maintain SOX compliance efforts across the organization.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.
• Contribute to the review of quarterly earnings materials.
• Manage additional financial reporting deliverables as required.
• Oversee select general ledger responsibilities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and related SOX controls.
• Provide financial and analytical insights to support business decisions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 4+ years of broad accounting experience, including at least one year supporting SEC reporting for a public company (10 K and 10 Q preparation), or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP.
• Ability to research and draft documentation for technical accounting issues.
• Proven capability to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on collaboration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification.
• Experience in a top-tier public accounting firm and/or public company SEC reporting.
• Entertainment industry experience.

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company /of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands - Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells - creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.