Consolidations & Financial Reporting Manager

San Diego, CA - Hybrid
Finance & Accounting
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Who We Are

At Platform Science, we’re working to connect everything that moves.

Founded in 2015, we are an open IoT platform that partners with innovative fleets, application developers, vehicle manufacturers, and equipment providers in the transportation industry to deliver revolutionary solutions to supply chain professionals across the globe.

Our employees are an engaging, diverse group of people who believe in the power of great ideas. We hire people with different experiences and perspectives to build a company culture that fuels growth through innovation.

We value thoughtful actions and empathy for others.  We approach challenges with resiliency and creativity, while encouraging transparency because, no matter our backgrounds or responsibilities, we are one team.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Consolidations & Financial Reporting Manager to lead our global financial consolidation and reporting processes. This role will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, as well as driving continuous improvements in reporting efficiency and system automation.

You’ll partner closely with Accounting, FP&A, and regional finance teams to manage monthly and quarterly close processes, maintain consolidation systems, and support external audits. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex accounting challenges, and can balance strategic insight with hands-on execution.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Manage the global financial consolidation process across multiple legal entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal policies.
  • Prepare and distribute detailed investor and lender reporting packages, including covenant compliance calculations, specific financial schedules, and narrative analysis for external stakeholders.
  • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reporting packages.
  • Partner with regional and functional accounting teams to ensure accurate intercompany eliminations, foreign currency translation, and ownership structures.
  • Drive month-end close process improvements, including reconciliations, variance analyses, and reporting automation.
  • Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, and Treasury teams to align reporting with forecasting and compliance requirements.
  • Support external financial audits
  • Assist with special projects including M&A integrations, system implementations, and process standardization initiatives.

Education and Experience

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including financial consolidation and reporting in a multi-entity organization.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and consolidation principles.
  • Advanced Excel skills; experience with enterprise ERP (e.g., NetSuite).
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities.

Preferred:

  • CPA designation or equivalent strongly preferred.
  • Experience in a public company or Big Four audit environment.
  • Familiarity with foreign currency translation, intercompany eliminations, and equity accounting.
  • Experience supporting audit and compliance (SOX) processes.

Platform Science Benefits Highlights

The company offers various benefits to regular, full-time employees including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurances
  • AD&D and life insurance
  • 401k plan
  • Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
  • Six weeks of paid parental leave

For more information please see the Benefits Highlights brochure for regular, full-time employees.

This is an exempt role. Our job titles for each posting may span across more than one job level. The estimated base salary for this role is between $107,075 and $151,300. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target range for new hire base salaries across all US locations. Compensation packages are based on many factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, work experience, relevant trainings and certifications, business needs, market demands and specific geographical location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, and benefits.

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