Associate Director, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting

Associate Director, Technical Accounting & Sec Reporting

SHINE Technologies is seeking an Associate Director, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting to support SHINE's technical accounting research, external financial reporting, and internal control activities as a public company. This position researches and documents the accounting for complex and non-routine transactions, prepares and reviews SEC filings, and helps ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC rules, and internal control requirements. The Associate Director serves as a key resource on technical accounting matters and partners cross-functionally with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Tax, and external auditors to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.

The base salary range for this position is $165,000 - $185,000 per year plus a comprehensive compensation package. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

Technical Accounting Research & Policy

• Research, analyze, and document the accounting treatment for complex and non-routine transactions (e.g., revenue recognition, leases, business combinations, debt and equity instruments, stock-based compensation) under U.S. GAAP.
• Draft technical accounting memoranda and position papers supporting conclusions reached, and present findings to management and external auditors.
• Monitor emerging accounting standards and SEC rule changes; assess and communicate the impact on SHINE's financial statements and disclosures.
• Assist in developing and updating accounting policies and procedures to reflect new standards and evolving business activities.

SEC Reporting

• Prepare and/or review periodic SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, and proxy statement disclosures, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with SEC and GAAP requirements.
• Coordinate the quarterly and annual close and external reporting timeline across Accounting, FP&A, Legal, and Investor Relations.
• Prepare footnote disclosures and supporting schedules, including review of XBRL tagging.
• Support the preparation of earnings releases and other investor communications, ensuring consistency with SEC filings.

Internal Controls & Audit Support

• Support the design, documentation, and testing of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) in accordance with SOX requirements.
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors on technical accounting and reporting matters, coordinating requests and timelines.
• Identify and help remediate control deficiencies and recommend process improvements to strengthen the control environment.
• Participate in the evaluation of new systems, processes, or transactions for financial reporting and internal controls implications.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Leadership

• Partner with FP&A, Legal, Tax, Treasury, and business unit leaders to gather information necessary to support technical accounting conclusions and disclosures.
• Provide guidance and training to Accounting staff on technical accounting topics and SEC reporting requirements.
• Assist in mentoring and developing junior accounting team members.
• Support special projects, including M&A due diligence, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Active CPA license required (or actively pursuing).
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a combination of public accounting (Big 4 or national firm preferred) and/or corporate technical accounting or SEC reporting experience.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements (Regulation S-X and S-K), with hands-on experience preparing or reviewing 10-K and 10-Q filings.
• Experience researching and documenting complex accounting matters (e.g., ASC 606, 842, 805, 718) and drafting technical accounting memoranda.
• Experience with SOX internal controls and working directly with external auditors.
• Experience with SEC reporting and XBRL tools (e.g., Workiva) and ERP systems preferred; strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the…