Accounting Director (Financial Reporting)

About the role

This is a build-the-function, pre-IPO transformation role, not just a recurring reporting role. A high-growth, technology-enabled organization seeks Accounting Lead (Financial Reporting). As we continue to scale, we are strengthening our finance and reporting capabilities to support public-company readiness, including enhanced external reporting, strong internal controls, and disciplined financial governance.

Why join us?

• Competitive compensation: base pay and performance bonuses
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid holidays, PTO and more
• Opportunity to build and own SEC reporting from the ground up
• Direct involvement in a pre-IPO transformation
• High visibility with executive leadership and key stakeholders
• Meaningful influence over systems, processes, and public-company infrastructure

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and filing of SEC reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, S-1, Proxy) in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC rules
• Oversee consolidated financial statements, including cash flow, equity, and footnote disclosures
• Manage reporting timelines, disclosure controls, tie-outs, and filing processes
• Manage XBRL tagging, validation, and filing
• Serve as primary liaison with external auditors on reporting-related matters
• Research and document technical accounting matters, including revenue recognition, equity, stock compensation, business combinations, leases, and other complex transactions
• Evaluate and implement new accounting standards and SEC guidance
• Prepare technical accounting memos and support audit reviews
• Assist with SEC comment letter responses and regulatory matters
• Support IPO readiness, including registration statements and SEC filings
• Partner with leadership on finance transformation and process improvement initiatives
• Help build scalable accounting policies, reporting procedures, and close processes
• Assist in developing reporting calendars, internal controls, and public-company best practices
• Partner with FP&A and Investor Relations on MD&A and variance analysis
• Provide financial analysis and reporting insights to leadership
• Drive process improvements, automation, and operational efficiencies across the finance function
• Support broader financial reporting initiatives
• Lead Workiva setup, administration, and reporting processes
• Improve automation, standardization, and reporting efficiency
• Serve as liaison between Finance, IT, and external advisors
• Act as primary contact for external auditors on SEC reporting
• Provide schedules, memos, and supporting documentation
• Support quarterly reviews and annual audits

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or leading IPO transactions
• 5+ years of experience in SEC reporting, preferably in a pre-IPO environment
• Prior audit committee or executive-level presentation experience
• Experience with Workiva or similar reporting software