Job Title: Director, SEC Reporting
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
An established and rapidly growing financial services organization is seeking a Director, SEC Reporting to join its Corporate Finance team. This role sits within Corporate Reporting and partners closely with senior leadership, offering high visibility across accounting, reporting, and strategic transactions. The position reports directly to the Corporate Controller and plays a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting and internal controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation and review of financial statements and footnotes in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
- Ensure completeness and accuracy of disclosures through detailed review of U.S. GAAP and SEC checklists
- Oversee financial reporting schedules, including consolidations and eliminations
- Coordinate annual audits and serve as a primary liaison with a Big Four audit firm
- Maintain and enhance SOX documentation, including flowcharts and risk/control matrices
- Oversee the firm-wide SOX compliance program, ensuring timely execution and documentation of controls
- Monitor internal controls using FloQast and report on program effectiveness to senior leadership (CAO, CFO)
- Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, including those related to complex and non-routine transactions (e.g., M&A activity)
- Research and interpret new accounting standards (ASC guidance) and assess their impact on the organization
- Partner with external auditors and consultants to determine appropriate accounting treatment
- Draft technical accounting memoranda supporting key conclusions and transactions
- Review and approve journal entries to ensure accurate financial records
- Assess tax implications of transactions in collaboration with internal or external tax advisors
- Support financial due diligence efforts for acquisitions and strategic initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA strongly preferred
- 8–12+ years of experience in public accounting and/or industry (SEC reporting experience required)
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX compliance
- Experience working with large audit firms and managing audit processes
- Demonstrated ability to handle complex accounting issues and technical research
- Strong communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership
- Experience with reporting and close tools (e.g., FloQast) is a plus
- High attention to detail with the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
