Job Description
Job Description
Role Summary
This role is responsible for owning the company’s external financial reporting and public company compliance activities. The individual will oversee all regulatory filings, partner closely with cross-functional teams throughout the reporting cycle, and provide technical accounting leadership across the organization. Reporting into senior accounting leadership, this position plays a critical role in quarterly and annual close activities, audit coordination, and continuous improvement of reporting processes and systems. The position also supports complex accounting matters and contributes to special projects as the business evolves.
Primary Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end preparation and review of external filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and other required SEC submissions
- Maintain compliance with all applicable SEC rules, accounting standards, and disclosure requirements
- Direct the preparation, review, and reconciliation of supporting schedules and documentation
- Serve as a primary liaison with internal and external auditors related to quarterly and annual filings
- Prepare and maintain disclosure checklists and supplemental schedules to support compliance
- Coordinate with legal, finance, and business leaders on narrative disclosures such as business descriptions, strategy, and risk factors
- Draft and review portions of Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD& A) in partnership with FP& A and operational leadership
- Lead the development and review of quarterly and annual earnings releases
- Support the preparation of the annual proxy statement
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of XBRL tagging
- Monitor changes in accounting standards, SEC rules, and PCAOB guidance; communicate implications and recommendations to leadership
- Support accounting for mergers and acquisitions, including purchase accounting and opening balance sheet activities
- Provide technical accounting guidance for complex transactions and judgmental areas
- Review and support international accounting matters, offering oversight, training, and guidance where needed
- Establish, maintain, and update accounting policies and procedures
- Ensure strong compliance with SOX controls related to financial reporting and support successful control testing
- Identify reporting and compliance risks and drive proactive remediation efforts
- Oversee equity-related accounting activities, including stock-based compensation and equity transactions, and manage external service provider relationships
- Maintain accurate equity records and reporting
- Partner cross-functionally to support strategic initiatives and operational projects
- Contribute to special projects and process improvements as required
Qualifications
- Minimum of six years of experience in public accounting and/or external financial reporting
- Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Accounting
- Active CPA license required
- Background in public accounting, with experience serving public company clients (Big Four experience preferred)
- Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
- Strong Excel skills with the ability to manage and analyze complex data
- Comfortable operating in a deadline-driven, fast-moving environment
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with auditors, legal teams, and internal stakeholders
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Familiarity with Workiva or similar reporting platforms is beneficial