SUMMARY:
The Director of Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of the Company's SEC filings and influencing complex accounting decisions at scale. This position also leads the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance process as well as the equity management system.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Own the end-to-end SEC reporting process, including preparation and submission of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Proxy Statements and Earnings Releases.
- Develop and review Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) footnotes, disclosure checklists, and manage XBRL tagging and submission process
- Author andmaintainhigh-quality technical accountingpositionmemos and policies in response to new or evolving guidance, business transactions, and strategic initiatives.
- Lead SOX compliance, including documentation, process design, testing coordination, and continuous improvement of internal controls.
- Administer equity compensation programs and ensuretimely,accurateSEC disclosures related to stock-based compensation.
- Prepare and present quarterly presentations and technical accounting updates for the Audit Committee.
- Serve as a key liaison for external auditors, providing robust documentation and fostering transparent, proactive communication.
- Collaborate across legal, accounting,financeand operations department process owners to drive enterprise-wide financial reporting integrity.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Ability to read, analyze and interprettechnical accounting guidance,general business periodicals, professional journals, or applicable regulations.
- Ability towritereports, accounting, financial and businesscorrespondence,and procedures.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions frommanagement.
- Demonstrated SOX compliance leadership and process improvement acumen.
- Strong project management abilities andtrack recordof executing complex deliverables under tight deadlines.
- Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to the highest ethical standards.
- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including executive presentation.
- Continuous improvement mindset and proactive approach toidentifyingand resolving issues.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Experience:
- Active CPA designation
- 7+years ofprogressive accounting and SEC reporting experience within publicly traded companies or large public accountingfirms, with direct technical accounting and SOX leadership responsibilities.
- Thorough US GAAP accounting and financial reporting knowledge, understanding of corporate financial processes, anddemonstratedexperience with implementing and enhancing internal controls over financial reporting.
- Experience preparing andpresenting toexecutive management, the Audit Committee, and external stakeholders.
Working Environment
- Fast-paced, evolving public company setting with significant executive and Audit Committee interface. Some extended hours may berequiredduring reporting cycles.
Physical Activities:
- This position is sedentaryrole atmost times, however it will require some filing on most days and the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, bend, and stand, as necessary.