Director, External Reporting

Job-:
Finance

Location:

Cleveland, OH, United States Posted:
Closes:
Employment Category:
Full-time regular

Relocation Package:
Yes, Within Company Policy Salary Frequency:
Annually Minimum Salary: 143,108

Maximum Salary: 190,000

The External Reporting team, which includes the technical accounting function, is responsible for providing clear, complete, accurate and consistent financial information to meet the requirements of both internal and external stakeholders. The Director, External Reporting will lead this mission by leveraging a strong leadership, project management and technical accounting background as well as an ability to collaborate with various teams across the broader organization.

The Director, External Reporting will primarily focus on leading the preparation and presentation of financial information in compliance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) or local GAAP, regulatory requirements (e.g., SEC Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 11-K and Proxy), statutory requirements and company policies globally. Additionally, the Director, External Reporting will be responsible for leading the understanding of complex transactions and how they apply to the accounting standards under US GAAP and interpretive guidance, including communicating with management and applying new accounting pronouncements to the Company.

This leadership position plays an important role in ensuring complete, accurate and timely accounting records and external financial reporting.

This position is not hybrid/remote and will be located at our Global Headquarters in Cleveland, OH. Because this role involves access to confidential financial information, the Company has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and to provide similar protections for its clients and potential investments.

Qualifications POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Required:

Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Required 10+ years of experience in:

Accounting and Reporting Regulation Knowledge – Ability to apply knowledge of rules and regulations to maintain financial records, review financial statements, and comply with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as apply the rules and regulations governing financial accounting in accordance with US GAAP to support financial reporting for the industry/division/enterprise.

Internal Controls Background – Ability to marry the practices and procedures that are in place at the Company with the financial reporting requirements under SOX to ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial information and transactions presented. Strong Project Management Skills – Proven history of managing a team of individuals on large-scale projects that have timely deadlines, while delivering exceptional results.

Financial Statement Analysis – Ability to interpret financial data, such as financial statements, performance metrics and other ad hoc data, and identify trends and patterns in financial data, and translate them into meaningful insights.

Financial Systems & Digital Literacy – Stay current on continually transforming financial and cross-functional systems/platforms to support the IT projects, gain insights and drive innovative, timely, and prudent recommendations.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age Preferred:

Big Four public accounting experience SEC reporting experience

Technical accounting experience

Employee benefit plan experience

Experience with Oracle financial systems, One Stream and/or Workiva Travel: 10%
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