Executive Director, External & SEC Reporting - Mobility

Executive Director, External & SEC Reporting - Mobility

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The Executive Director, External & SEC Reporting, is a key finance leader responsible for overseeing all external financial reporting for the organization, including SEC filings, consolidated financial statements, and global statutory reporting. You will work closely with the Technical Accounting leader and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal control requirements while driving the transparency, quality and consistency of all external disclosures.

Operating in 22 countries with offices in APAC, EMEA and North America (primarily Centerville VA and London, Ontario Canada). You will report to the CAO and have 2 direct reports to start up work required as we evolve to a public company.

• Serve as the enterprise owner for SEC and external financial reporting across all business units and global locations.
• Develop and execute the company’s disclosure strategy, in partnership with the CAO, and CFO, ensuring alignment with executive leadership, Investor Relations, and the Audit Committee.
• Provide guidance to the CFO and CAO on emerging regulatory trends, disclosure risks, and impacts on the business.
• Oversee the preparation, review and timely filing of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K registration statement, and proxy materials.
• Direct the development of MD&A footnotes and other narrative disclosures, ensuring clarity, precision, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee XBRL taxonomy and ensure technical compliance with the SEC’s evolving requirements.
• Partner with various corporate functions to ensure SEC disclosures are aligned with corporate messaging and investor communications.
• Act as primary point of contact for external auditors on SEC reporting matters.
• Lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements under U.S. GAAP.
• Oversee global statutory reporting, ensuring each jurisdiction meets local requirements and audit deadlines.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy in reporting to various agencies, banks, regulators and other external stakeholders.
• Lead the creation of the Annual Report, coordinating across finance, legal and communications teams.

• CPA designation, Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• 12-18+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting, including extensive SEC reporting experience.
• Prior leadership experience in a large multinational or Fortune 500 Organization preferred.
• Deep technical expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC rules, and PCAOB standards.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools, such as MS Office.

• Exceptional communication skills including experience presenting to senior executives and the Audit Committee.
• Highly detail-oriented yet able to operate at an enterprise, leadership level.
• Proactive, collaborative, and able to thrive in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $137,000 to $270,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission plan.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits.

• Health & Wellness:
  Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime:
  Generous time off helps keep you energized.
• Continuous Learning:
  Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future:
  Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan…