SEC Financial Reporting Analyst

Role Description

This is a Four-Month Temporary Contract, 100% Remote Role. The SEC Financial Reporting Analyst ensures the integrity of accounting information by reviewing, recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions. They will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely preparation and filing of the company's financial reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). If you are a results-oriented professional with a strong background in SEC reporting, we invite you to apply and become a valuable part of our Finance team.

• Assisting with internal and external financial reporting activities, including preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports, and account reconciliation and analysis.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including footnote disclosures, Management’s Discussion & Analysis (MD&A), and supporting schedules.
• Assisting with the preparation of quarterly and annual reports on public filings (10-Q, 10-K and other SEC filings) and managing internal and external reviews for these documents.
• Provide guidance on adoption and implementation of new accounting standards and SEC reporting requirements.
• Provide support as required to the Controller as it relates to the review of contracts.
• Analyzing and reviewing data submitted by divisions or business units for financial reporting.
• Review and consolidate financial statements, ensuring accuracy of entries, transactions, and accounts.
• Collaborate with auditors, Investor Relations, and cross-functional teams to support audits, investor presentations, and board reporting.
• Responsible for preparing and/or reviewing schedules, journal entries, and reconciliations as it relates to technical areas as well as assisting with the close and monthly finance review processes.
• Ensures that reports, filings, and documentation comply with company's regulations, professional standards, and SEC and GAAP reporting guidelines.
• Assisting in the documentation and updating of department Sarbanes-Oxley 404 processes.
• Confirms that entries, transactions, and accounts are accurately and properly consolidated and included in internal and external financial statements.
• May serve as a liaison with or oversee the work of external and internal auditors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant professional experience; 2+ years of public accounting experience preferred.
• Extensive experience in public accounting or SEC reporting, generally 5–10+ years, including at least 3 years in SEC reporting for publicly traded companies.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and SEC regulations.
• Proficiency in financial reporting software, Excel, and XBRL tagging.
• Experience with ESG reporting and disclosure readiness in line with SEC proposals.
• Ability to research complex accounting issues and recommend solutions.
• Solid communication and follow-up skills (verbal and written) using proper grammar and delivery methods.
• Capability to enhance reporting processes, streamline data collection, and implement automation.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills to manage teams and interact with executives.
• Strong organization/prioritization skills.
• Ability to multitask, work independently, follow detailed instructions, and engage in problem resolution activities.
• Strong team player who works well with others in a professional manner.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Economics. CPA preferred.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Standing and sitting for extended periods of time.
• Lifting up to 25 pounds in a safe and prudent manner.
• Ability to work and communicate well with other employees and management, customers, visitors, vendors.
• Ability to perform work utilizing manual dexterity of the hands.
• Ability to push, pull, bend, stoop, reach above and below shoulders, and full use of upper extremities.
• Ability to easily move through an approximately 25,000 square foot warehouse building.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Correctable vision and hearing.