Director, External Reporting and Technical Accounting

About the role

This position is ideal for an experienced accounting professional with a background in SEC reporting and technical accounting to join the Corporate Accounting team as a Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and other required disclosures.
• Ensure financial statements and disclosures comply with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Manage complex technical accounting matters such as stock-based compensation, equity modifications, VIE assessments, lease accounting (ASC 842), consolidations, and goodwill/intangible and asset impairment testing.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, including emerging and proposed disclosure rules.
• Assess impact and lead adoption efforts.
• Analyze competitor filings and industry trends to inform financial statement disclosures.
• Review quarterly financial statements, including cash flow statements and earnings per share calculations.
• Lead Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance efforts, including control design, evaluation of deficiencies, and remediation planning.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), particularly those related to SEC reporting processes.
• Collaborate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits, supporting all testing and documentation needs.
• Partner with Investor Relations and Legal teams to support earnings releases and investor communications.
• Manage the global financial reporting calendar, tracking deliverables and collaborating with international teams.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Oversee accounting for global real estate leases in accordance with ASC 842.
• Oversee accounting for global Stock Based Compensation in accordance with ASC 718.
• Coordinate annual goodwill and intangible asset impairment testing, as well as quarterly impairment reviews.
• Conduct technical accounting research and prepare memos for complex and non-standard transactions.
• Continuously evaluate and improve accounting procedures, systems, and processes to support a standardized global close.
• Perform other duties and ad hoc projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: 12+ years of relevant experience, including Big 4 public accounting and/or SEC reporting at a large accelerated, publicly traded company, with international operations.

Skills

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and financial reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in financial reporting systems (e.g., Workiva, SAP, Blackline) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Complementary Skills

• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across departments and geographies.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Proactive mindset with ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines.