Senior Manager, External Financial Reporting & SEC Compliance

Senior Manager, External Financial Reporting & SEC Compliance

Location: Las Vegas, NV (Onsite - Relocation Required)

Compensation: $160,000 - $222,000 base salary

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

Innovation Consulting is partnering with a large, publicly traded, regulated infrastructure organization to identify a Senior Manager, External Financial Reporting & SEC Compliance .

This is a highly visible leadership role within the Corporate Controller's organization, overseeing External Financial Reporting (including SEC reporting and SOX compliance) and Internal Financial Reporting for complex, regulated operations.

The position offers direct interaction with senior leadership, executive stakeholders, and external auditors. The selected candidate will play a critical role in ensuring financial transparency, regulatory confidence, and reporting integrity.

This is a 100% onsite role based in Las Vegas, NV. Candidates open to relocation are encouraged to apply. The organization has a demonstrated history of relocating senior finance and accounting leadership for the right hire.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Active CPA license (required)
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience in a public company and/or public accounting environment
• Direct ownership of SEC reporting (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) - required, not advisory
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
• Experience leading or overseeing SOX Section 404 compliance, including ICFR evaluation and deficiency assessment
• Experience managing and developing accounting professionals
• Proficiency with Workiva/Wdesk for SEC filing preparation (required)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting or related field
• Experience in a regulated industry (natural gas, electric, water utility, or similar infrastructure)
• Experience with FERC reporting and/or state regulatory commission filings (PUCN, ACC, CPUC)
• Experience supporting debt or equity issuances, including prospectus preparation and SEC filings
• Experience responding to SEC comment letters
• Experience preparing or supporting Audit Committee materials and presentations
• Experience overseeing accounting for complex areas: derivatives, pension and OPEB, stock compensation, lease accounting, and regulatory accounting mechanisms

Key Responsibilities

External Financial Reporting

• Lead preparation and timely filing of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K
• Oversee preparation of annual financial statements and related disclosures
• Research and implement new GAAP and SEC guidance
• Draft and review technical accounting memoranda
• Coordinate with external auditors and SEC counsel
• Review and finalize responses to SEC comment letters
• Support capital markets transactions, including securities issuances and related documentation
• Oversee required filings with federal and state regulatory bodies (FERC, PUCN, ACC, CPUC)

SOX & Internal Controls

• Oversee Section 404 SOX compliance and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR)
• Lead annual risk assessments and evaluate control effectiveness
• Assess the impact of significant transactions, system changes, and organizational changes on controls
• Oversee quarterly sub-certification processes supporting CEO and CFO certifications

Internal Financial Reporting

• Oversee monthly and quarterly internal financial reporting packages for executive leadership and Board-level stakeholders
• Review and approve accounting for complex areas including derivatives, pension and OPEB, stock compensation, lease accounting, and regulatory accounting mechanisms
• Ensure subsidiary accounting compliance with applicable regulatory standards
• Oversee FERC Form filings and related regulatory reporting

Leadership

• Lead and develop experienced managers and accounting professionals
• Coordinate audit activities and timelines with internal and external auditors
• Prepare and support Audit Committee agenda items and presentations
• Represent Accounting on cross-functional initiatives and corporate projects
• Provide accounting expertise for regulatory proceedings and strategic initiatives

Compensation

Base salary range: $160,000 - $222,000.

Final compensation will be based on experience, industry expertise, and demonstrated leadership capability.

About Innovation Consulting

Innovation Consulting LLC is a boutique staffing and consulting firm specializing in regulated gas utility and energy infrastructure. We place experienced finance, operations, and technical professionals with regulated organizations across the Western United States.