Lead SEC Financial Reporting Accountant

About the role

One of Vaco's Fortune 500 clients is expanding its team after a large transaction and seeks a Financial Reporting Lead. The role involves close consultation with internal entities, preparation of SEC filings and monthly joint‑venture reporting. The company is financially stable, cash‑rich for investments, promotes internal mobility, and offers lucrative benefits including stock options.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K, proxy statements, and other required disclosures.
• Prepare monthly consolidated financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, SOX requirements, and internal accounting policies.
• Assist in research accounting, consolidation, and reporting issues.
• Coordinate the quarterly and annual external reporting process across accounting, finance, legal, investor relations, and external auditors.
• Review financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, and supporting schedules for completeness and accuracy.
• Research and document technical accounting matters and assist with implementation of new accounting standards.
• Support external audits and SEC comment‑letter responses as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master’s degree preferred.
• CPA certification required or strongly preferred.
• 5‑8+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including public company SEC reporting.
• Public accounting experience with a Big Four or large regional firm preferred.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX compliance.
• Experience with financial reporting software and ERP systems.

Benefits

• Lucrative benefits package including stock options.

Pay

$120,000 base salary plus a 20% target bonus.