Director of External Reporting

Director of External Reporting

Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)

Base Salary: $160,000 - $240,000 + Bonus Opportunity

If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.

Our client is seeking an experienced Director of External Reporting to lead SEC reporting, technical accounting, financial reporting, and compliance activities for a large, publicly traded organization. This is a high-impact leadership role that partners closely with executive leadership, finance, accounting, treasury, investor relations, and external auditors.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of public accounting experience, SEC reporting expertise, technical accounting knowledge, and proven people leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of SEC filings, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, proxy statements, and other public disclosures.
• Oversee external financial reporting processes and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Research, evaluate, and communicate technical accounting matters and emerging accounting standards.
• Partner with executive leadership on complex accounting transactions, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and support quarterly and annual audit activities.
• Develop and mentor a team of accounting and reporting professionals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to reporting processes, controls, and systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA required.
• 10+ years of combined public accounting and/or public company reporting experience.
• Significant SEC reporting experience within a publicly traded company.
• Strong technical accounting expertise and knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams.
• Big 4 or national public accounting experience strongly preferred.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Highly visible leadership position with executive-level exposure.
• Opportunity to influence strategic business decisions.
• Competitive compensation package including bonus potential.
• Career growth opportunities within a large, established organization. xhyhwjd
• Hybrid work environment based in Phoenix, Arizona.