Director, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

About the role

This position has overall responsibility for managing the preparation and reporting of Ingevity’s consolidated financial statements and data reported both internally and externally. This comprises managing all facets of reported financial information for Ingevity, including Ingevity’s Annual Report (Form 10-K), earnings releases, employee benefit plan-related filings, all filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and ensuring all financial data within the annual proxy, fact sets posted to our website and Ingevity’s sustainability reports (both sustainability reporting to compliance related third parties like the CDP, as well as our own produced sustainability report) are complete and accurate.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting Lead
  • All aspects of the company's SEC reporting process, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Proxy Statements, Registration Statements, and other securities filings, ensuring compliance with SEC regulations and reporting deadlines.
  • Oversee preparation and filing of employee benefit plan financial statements and related filings with the SEC and Department of Labor.
  • Lead the quarterly and annual external reporting process, coordinating activities across Finance, Legal, Investor Relations, Treasury, Corporate Communications, senior leadership, and external auditors to ensure timely and accurate filings.
  • Direct the timely and accurate preparation and review of all SEC filings, including financial statements, footnote disclosures, Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A), earnings releases, and related disclosures.
  • Ensure earnings release documents support the earnings call script.
  • Partner with Legal and external SEC counsel to evaluate disclosure requirements and facilitate appropriate review of all public filings.
  • Oversee financial reporting aspects of capital markets activities, including registration statements, debt and equity offerings, prospectuses, and other financing transactions.
  • Serve as the primary finance liaison for SEC comment letters, regulatory inquiries, and examinations, coordinating responses with Legal and senior management.
  • Lead preparation of materials for the Audit Committee, including significant accounting judgments, critical accounting estimates, SEC reporting matters, technical accounting developments, and emerging financial reporting risks.
  • Organize and lead the Company's Disclosure Committee process, ensuring effective disclosure controls and procedures and compliance with SEC requirements.
  • Partner closely with Investor Relations and Corporate Communications to ensure consistency and accuracy of externally communicated financial information.
  • Lead SEC reporting and disclosure training initiatives across the Finance organization.
  • Maintain governance over Workiva/Wdesk reporting processes, including XBRL tagging, data integrity, and reporting controls.
  • Support external financial statement audits and collaborate with internal audit teams on matters impacting financial reporting.
  • Monitor and enhance internal controls over financial reporting to ensure SOX compliance, utilization of WDesk/Workiva to improve documentation and reporting integrity.
• Technical Accounting Requirements
  • Serve as the Company's primary subject matter expert on U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and emerging accounting standards.
  • Lead the evaluation of complex accounting matters and ensure consistent application of accounting policies across the organization.
  • Lead technical accounting analyses for complex, unusual, and non-routine transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, financing transactions, restructurings, strategic investments, and commercial arrangements.
  • Oversee the preparation and review of technical accounting memoranda supporting key accounting conclusions and positions for senior management, external auditors, and the Audit Committee.
  • Monitor activities of the FASB, SEC, PCAOB, and other regulatory bodies and assess the impact of emerging accounting and reporting requirements on the Company.
  • Lead implementation of new accounting standards, including policy development, impact assessments, stakeholder communication, and adoption planning.
  • Establish and maintain accounting policies and governance procedures to ensure consistent application of accounting guidance across the organization.
  • Partner with business leaders and functional teams to provide proactive accounting guidance on strategic initiatives and commercial transactions.
  • Drive alignment with external auditors regarding significant accounting judgments and technical accounting positions.
  • Develop and deliver technical accounting training programs for Finance personnel and business stakeholders.
  • Maintain and periodically update the Company's Financial Standards Manual and related accounting policy documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and other applicable accounting requirements in all externally reported financial information.
• Accounting
  • Provide leadership and oversight for accounting and reporting related to: Share-based compensation, treasury stock transactions, and earnings per share calculations.
  • Derivative instruments and hedge accounting.
  • Strategic investments, including equity method investments and investments accounted for under the measurement alternative.
  • Pension and other postretirement benefit plans.
  • Restructuring activities and exit cost programs.
  • Business combinations, divestitures, and purchase accounting.
  • Annual and interim goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment assessments.
  • Evaluation of impairment indicators and triggering events related to long-lived assets, finite-lived intangible assets and other asset groups.
• Talent Development and Leadership
  • Lead, develop, and mentor finance professionals, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, continuous improvement, and succession planning across financial reporting and technical accounting.
  • Build organizational capabilities through targeted training, career development programs, knowledge sharing, and leadership development initiatives.
• Reporting Transformation and Digital Enablement
  • Evaluate and implement emerging technologies and artificial intelligence solutions to improve financial reporting, disclosure management, internal controls, and technical accounting processes.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives and drive optimization of Workiva, Microsoft Copilot, and other reporting tools to improve data governance.

Requirements

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines. Proven experience in financial reporting, technical accounting, and SEC compliance. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with senior management and cross-functional teams. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA certification preferred. Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in financial reporting, technical accounting, and SEC compliance. Experience with SEC reporting, financial statement analysis, and financial modeling. Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations. Experience with financial systems and software, such as Workiva/Wdesk. Experience with financial reporting and disclosure processes, including SEC filings and employee benefit plan filings. Experience with financial reporting and disclosure processes, including SEC filings and employee benefit plan filings. Experience with financial reporting and disclosure processes, including SEC filings and employee benefit plan filings.

Qualifications

Proven track record of delivering high-quality financial reporting and technical accounting services. Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-faceted projects and meet strict deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with senior management and cross-functional teams. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA certification preferred. Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in financial reporting, technical accounting, and SEC compliance. Experience with SEC reporting, financial statement analysis, and financial modeling. Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations. Experience with financial systems and software, such as Workiva/Wdesk. Experience with financial reporting and disclosure processes, including SEC filings and employee benefit plan filings.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines. Proven experience in financial reporting, technical accounting, and SEC compliance. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with senior management and cross-functional teams. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA certification preferred. Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in financial reporting, technical accounting, and SEC compliance. Experience with SEC reporting, financial statement analysis, and financial modeling. Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations. Experience with financial systems and software, such as Workiva/Wdesk. Experience with financial reporting and disclosure processes, including SEC filings and employee benefit plan filings.

Benefits

Attractive compensation package, including base salary, bonus potential, and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$150,000 - $200,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position, with flexible working hours to accommodate the needs of the role and the company.