Director, Finance (External Reporting)
Aegon · United States · 2 wk ago
RemoteRemoteManagement$159k–$200k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation, review and timely filing of SEC submissions, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 11-K, and other required filings.
- Manage the quarterly disclosure committee process, including issue identification and status updates.
- Ensure filings are accurate, complete, and compliant with SEC Regulation S-K, S-X, and U.S. GAAP.
- Oversee the drafting, XBRL tagging, quality checks, and cross-functional coordination for the disclosure material.
- Oversee treatment of reporting errors and control deficiencies.
- Provide guidance to team members and lead the department in meeting deliverables in area of expertise.
- Provide leadership and oversight over Management Discussion & Analysis process, financial statement footnotes, non-GAAP disclosures, and executive summaries.
- Provide leadership to the External Reporting team regarding resource prioritization, allocation of resources, and performance assessment of employees.
- Serve as a point person for ad hoc requests from other departments.
- Direct major change initiatives related to regulatory reporting (SEC), enhancement of reporting tools, and data elements; ensure quality of work and delivery within timelines/budget.
- Serve as SOX process owner; understand processes and controls to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment of reporting processes with SOX compliance requirements.
- Strengthen disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting.
- Partner closely with Investor Relations, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams regarding SEC reporting issues.
- Develop strong relationships with external auditors and lead the resolution of issues identified by the external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience
- 12 years of accounting/finance experience including eight years of management experience
- Extensive knowledge of assigned business area (e.g. SEC Reporting and U.S. GAAP)
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Effective communication, oral and in writing, to diverse audiences
- Organizational and prioritization skills
- Advanced computer skills in MS Office, Excel and financial business systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- CPA/advanced degree
- 10+ years in SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP, and SOX compliance; experience with public company financial reporting in the United States
- Proficient in U.S. GAAP, WBRL, ERP systems, and reporting tools; strong analytical skills
- Proven ability to lead teams, drive process improvements, and manage regulatory change
- Proven ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Experience working with Workiva and other financial reporting software
Salary Range
Salary generally ranges between $159,000 - $200,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs.