Financial Reporting Manager Interview Questions in United States
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Financial Reporting Manager interview questions shared by candidates
Why leaving the current role
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Said not specifically looking around and looking to see the company / team
Describe how you would handle a new project that will command a lot of attention
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If I was a new employee and were tasked with a large project, I would look within the company (i.e. - both inside of the accounting department and relevant contacts that work inside of other departments) so that resources are deployed in a timely manner. I would search for colleagues who could provide simple suggestions which may avoid unnecessary time spent on the project in the future. Less
Tell me about you and a couple of technical - behavioural questions
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My answers revolved around my experience and skills
How has your life experiences prepared you to work with the public in regards to college funds?
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Being that I've been the kid in a group home, I've been the struggling college student, and no I am the mother of college bound children I feel I can speak on behalf and to these constituents to help better explain what it is we can do for them. Less
Tell me about yourself and how did you find about us
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I just research on how to answer this question online, and find them on facebook
General talk through CV. A lot of focus on the size of companies I had worked for rather than the actual work I performed. Seemed to be a lot of attempts to demean my experience. A very confrontational feel to the interview. U.K. FC queries my experience with IFRS102. Calliper tests online prior to interview.
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Re IFRS I explained I was stat accounting for small companies with most recent year ends being 31/3/16 and therefore IFRS was not necessary (as it is mandatory for small companies only for periods beginning on or after 1/1/16. Interviewer immediately told me I was wrong as they'd used IFRS for 2015 accounts when queried whether this was for a small co the answer was yes definitely and they said I think you need to go away and check your dates as you might have a real problem there (for not applying IFRS102). I knew I was right and had read the implementation dates from the ICAEW website however I did not feel an argument regarding this mid-interview was the right direction to head in. I moved the topic of conversation on however it made it rather uncomfortable and certainly did not present me with a reporting line that I would have felt at ease going to employment with. Less
