Director, Finance (External Reporting)

About the role

Provide financial leadership, expertise, and functional oversight of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting process within the Finance organization. Ensure timely SEC filings meet reporting, accounting and control requirements. Serve as a key influence on the mission and vision of the department.

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.
• Responsible for department deliverables in area of expertise; provide guidance to team members.
• 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, regarding SEC reporting issues, with Investor Relations, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams.
• 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
• Ability to effectively communicate, orally 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
• Prominent ability to lead teams, drive process improvements, and manage regulatory change
• Prominent ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Experience working with Workiva and other financial reporting software

Salary

The Salary for this position 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. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law. Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.