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Director of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting

$190k - $200k

Robert Half

DescriptionThe salary range for this position is $190,000 - $200,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io.ResponsibilitiesOwn the preparation and filing of SEC reports including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with regulatory requirements.Lead preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements and disclosures.Oversee consolidated financial reporting for a global structure of 100+ legal entities, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance across all regions and business units.Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, including documentation, testing, and remediation of key controls related to financial reporting.Coordinate with investor relations, legal, and external auditors to ensure timely and accurate filings.Lead coordination of external audits, including planning, deliverables, issue resolution, and communication with audit teams.Present key disclosures and financial insights to senior leadership, including the CEO and CFO.Monitor and interpret new SEC regulations and accounting standards, providing guidance on impacts.Benchmark peer disclosures and Non-GAAP metrics to inform reporting strategy.Lead technical accounting for complex transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.Manage integration of large-scale acquisitions, including financial reporting alignment, system harmonization, and internal control implementation.Oversee complex accounting matters and related external reporting impacts.Prepare and review technical accounting memos, transaction-related memos, pro forma disclosures, and regulatory filings.Manage accounting policy changes and standard adoptions, including auditor communications.Implement revenue recognition standards across diverse business models and contract types.Review contracts for accounting implications, including leasing, financing, and foreign currency impacts.Oversee pension accounting and coordination of actuarial valuations.Manage hedge accounting programs and ensure proper documentation and compliance.Review and support accounting for stock-based compensation plans.Prepare and analyze segment reporting, including implementation of changes to reporting structures.Conduct goodwill and intangible asset impairment reviews and reporting unit analyses.Support restructuring accounting and related disclosures.Lead initiatives to enhance reporting systems and automate financial processes.Drive improvements in close timelines and reporting accuracy.Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline acquisition accounting and month-end close processes.Support financial systems optimization, including work with platforms such as Syteline, OneStream, and HFM.RequirementsQualificationsCertified Public Accountant (CPA) required.Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.8+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting and technical accounting.3+ years of experience managing and developing high-performing teams.Experience working in a large, global organization.Public accounting experience strongly preferred.Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and corporate accounting practices.Experience with financial systems such as Syteline, OneStream, HFM, or SAP.Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and manage multiple priorities.To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.Job typePerm

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