Director of SEC Reporting - Hybrid

Are you looking for an impactful Financial Reporting leadership role in a growing organization?Our client—a respected and rapidly growing public organization—is expanding its finance team and seeking a strategic, hands-on Director of External Reporting. In this high-visibility leadership role, you’ll oversee and drive the company’s SEC reporting function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and excellence across all external filings. This is a unique opportunity to shape reporting strategy, lead a talented team, and contribute directly to the company’s continued success and growth trajectory.What are people saying about this company?

• Great management, fair goals, excellent training.
• Pay is good, benefits reasonable, overtime is available, overall very fairly compensated.
• Great place to work and learn!Title: Director of Financial (SEC) Reporting

Location: Stamford, CT (Hybrid) Salary: $150,000 – $170,000 + Annual Bonus and LTILocation: Stamford, CT (Hybrid)Overview Join a high-performing finance team as the Director of SEC Reporting, where you’ll lead the preparation and submission of external financial filings for a publicly traded organization. This hands-on leadership role offers visibility across the enterprise and the opportunity to drive reporting excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement.Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation, review, and timely submission of quarterly and annual financial statements in compliance with US GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal policies
• Lead the drafting and refinement of financial disclosures in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders
• Manage the financial reporting calendar and prepare materials for Audit and Disclosure Committee meetings
• Continuously enhance disclosure quality through benchmarking, peer analysis, and internal assessments
• Ensure robust internal controls and SOX compliance, including tie-outs, cash flow worksheets, and fluctuation analyses
• Conduct technical accounting research to support accurate and compliant reporting
• Drive special projects from concept to completion, providing strategic and tactical leadership
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits
• Partner with the SOX Program Office and First Line Control Office to strengthen internal controls and streamline reporting processes
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growthQualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s degree preferred
• Active CPA license required
• Approximately 7–10 years of progressive experience in Accounting and SEC Reporting, including tenure at a Big 4 public accounting firm
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and complex projects
• Industry experience in financial services, particularly depository or lending institutions, is a plus
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX compliance
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data clearly and effectively
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and reporting tools such as Workiva/WDesk