Financial Reporting & Systems Manager at Cardlytics

You're a seasoned finance professional with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, and ideally CPA-certified with Big 4 experience. You have 4-7+ years o

Work type: unknown

Location: Atlanta

Type: Full-time

Summary

You're a seasoned finance professional with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, and ideally CPA-certified with Big 4 experience. You have 4-7+ years of experience in financial reporting and systems management, particularly within public companies. **What makes it worth a look...** Cardlytics, a purchase intelligence platform, is looking for a Financial Reporting & Systems Manager in Atlanta. This role is key to ensuring the accuracy and audit-readiness of their public financials and managing their finance systems. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements and regulatory filings. * Manage finance systems such as Coupa, NetSuite, BlackLine, Workiva, and Floqast. * Implement new accounting standards and partner with internal and external audit teams. * Improve financial reporting processes, system workflows, and internal controls.

Job Description

About Cardlytics

Founded in 2008, Cardlytics (NASDAQ: CDLX) is the industry-leading purchase intelligence and incentives platform. We make commerce smarter and more rewarding for everyone by helping businesses attract, understand, and incentivize consumers through our partners' digital reward programs. Join us on our mission to make commerce smarter and more rewarding for everyone!

About the Team

The Corporate Accounting team at Cardlytics keeps the company’s public financials accurate, timely, and audit-ready. We own the close, book critical entries, and partner across the business to support Cardlytics’ card-linked marketing platform that connects brands, banks, and consumers. Known for our attention to detail and collaborative approach, we take pride in getting it right—and getting it done.

About the Position

Cardlytics is seeking a Financial Reporting & Systems Manager to join our Finance team, reporting to the VP, Controller. 

This role is critical to maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and audit-readiness of Cardlytics’ financial reporting, as well as the efficient operation of our finance systems. You will own financial reporting processes, support the implementation of new accounting standards, manage system operations across multiple platforms, and partner with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and drive improvements. We are looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and hands-on team member who thrives in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environment, can navigate complex systems, and enjoys collaborating across the organization.

You will

• Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, earnings releases, and other regulatory filings, ensuring proper preparer/reviewer segregation and compliance with GAAP and SOX.

• Assist with equity filings, including Form 3 and Form 4, and manage related filings as required.

• Support the development and completion of proxy reports and other equity-related reporting.

• Serve as the primary owner of all finance systems (Coupa, NetSuite, BlackLine, Workiva, Floqast, etc.), managing system upgrades, integrations, data feeds, reconciliations, and error resolution.

• Implement new accounting standards and provide accounting research support for complex transactions and reporting questions.

• Lead initiatives to improve financial reporting processes, system workflows, and internal controls to reduce risk and increase efficiency.

• Partner with internal and external audit teams, addressing inquiries and ensuring audit readiness.

• Collaborate with IT and cross-functional stakeholders to resolve system and process issues.

• Develop and mentor team members, promoting knowledge sharing and ensuring continuity of finance operations.

• Work on special projects and ad hoc responsibilities as needed to support Finance operations.

## You have

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent preferred. Experience at a Big 4 firm

• 4–7+ years of relevant experience in financial reporting and systems management, preferably in a public company environment.

• Deep understanding of GAAP, internal controls, SOX compliance, and public company reporting requirements.

• Strong working knowledge of finance systems (Coupa, NetSuite, BlackLine, Workiva, Floqast) and Excel.

• Proven experience in process improvement, system implementation, and cross-functional collaboration.

## You are

• Self-motivated and able to thrive in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environment.

• Highly analytical with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.

• A collaborative leader who can guide and mentor team members while fostering strong partnerships across Finance and other functions.

• Comfortable navigating complex systems and processes, identifying risks, and implementing practical solutions.

We primarily use macOS and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides). While our preferred platform is macOS, we support both macOS and Windows. Familiarity with or willingness to work within this environment is required.

Core Values

Our shared values are the driving force behind everything we do. Across all roles, we are looking for teammates who embody these values:

• Customer and partner first

• Act with urgency and focus

• Integrity with our partners and data

• Accountability even when challenged

• Empowerment over hierarchy

• Growth over comfort

• Flexible paid time off plus company holidays

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance begins on your first day

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match, plan also includes a student loan debt repayment option

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Educational assistance for continuing education

• Lifestyle Spending Account for physical, emotional, and financial wellness (like gym memberships, home down payments, art classes, park passes, and more!)

• Complimentary Calm app subscriptions to support employee mental health and wellbeing

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