Director, Financial Reporting

What will be your daily pursuit?

Pursuit is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Director of Financial Reporting to lead the preparation of external SEC filings and internal financial reporting. This role is integral in ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC, and SOX requirements while supporting strategic decision-making through timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis. The ideal candidate will bring deep accounting expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and experience in both public accounting and multi-entity public company environments – preferably in the hospitality industry.

• Lead the preparation and filing of all SEC reports (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K 11-K), including XBRL tagging and supporting documentation, and assist with preparation of the proxy statement.
• Assist in the preparation of external financial statements in full compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Monitor and evaluate new accounting standards and SEC rule changes; draft technical accounting memos and required disclosures.
• Prepare footnotes and supporting documentation for complex transactions including leases, acquisitions, dispositions, revenue recognition, debt, and long-lived assets, among other areas.
• Prepare annual goodwill and intangible asset impairment testing documentation.
• Assist with detailed tie-outs and documentation for earnings releases and financial presentations used for investor and lender communications.
• Support investor relations with key data and reports used in earnings calls and shareholder communications.

• Prepare monthly internal financial reports, including executive-level variance analyses and dashboards.
• Assist as needed with production of internal financial reports and ad hoc requests for information and analysis.

• Lead coordination with internal and external auditors by preparing complete, well-supported documentation for various accounting matters.
• Assist as needed with the production of stand-alone financial statements for subsidiaries.
• Assist with other technical accounting research and documentation as needed, including the evaluation of new and proposed accounting standards.

• Ensure compliance with SOX 404 related to external reporting and technical accounting; work closely with internal audit and other stakeholders to maintain and improve internal control frameworks (COSO).
• Partner with accounting leadership to design and optimize internal controls over financial reporting, including automation and system improvements.

Active participant in quarterly disclosure committee meetings, providing updates on accounting policy, risk areas, and reporting developments.

Lead and develop high-performing teams; must have at least 7 years of experience managing and growing accounting or financial reporting teams.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and high performance.

• CPA required
• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with:
  • At least 3+ years as a manager in public accounting
  • Experience in public companies with SEC and SOX reporting
  • Background in multi-divisional and multi-national corporate environments (preferred)

• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance
• Strong track record in internal controls design and optimization
• Proven experience leading teams and cross-functional projects
• Proficiency with reporting systems such as Active Disclosure and Workiva
• Excellent organizational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Experience with hospitality-specific metrics such as RevPAR, ADR, and Occupancy
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, evolving business environment
• Strategic thinker with a hands‑on, proactive leadership style
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism

The salary range for this role is $160,000/year to $190,000/year. This role is…