Director, Finance – External Reporting

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review and timely filing of SEC submissions, including Forms 10-K. 10-Q, 8-K,11-K, and other required filings.
• Manage the quarterly disclosure committee process, including issue identification and status updates.
• Ensure filings are accurate, complete, and compliant with SEC Regulation S-K, S-X, and U.S. GAAP.
• Oversee the drafting, XBRL tagging, quality checks, and cross-functional coordination for the disclosure material.
• Oversee treatment of reporting errors and control deficiencies.
• Responsible for department deliverables in area of expertise; provide guidance to team members.
• Provide leadership and oversight over Management Discussion & Analysis process, financial statement footnotes, non-GAAP disclosures, and executive summaries.
• Provide leadership to the External Reporting team regarding resource prioritization, allocation of resources, and performance assessment of employees.
• Provide five direct reports with career development insights and build a strong team environment.
• Serve as a point person for ad hoc requests from other departments.
• Direct major change initiatives related to regulatory reporting (SEC), enhancement of reporting tools, and data elements; ensure quality of work and delivery within timelines/budget.
• Serve as SOX process owner; understand processes and controls to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment of reporting processes with SOX compliance requirements.
• Strengthen disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Partner closely, regarding SEC reporting issues, with Investor Relations, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams.
• Develop strong relationships with external auditors and lead the resolution of issues identified by the external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience
• 12 years of accounting/finance experience including eight years of management experience
• Extensive knowledge of assigned business area (e.g. SEC Reporting and U.S. GAAP)
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, to diverse audiences
• Organizational and prioritization skills
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office, Excel and financial business systems

• CPA/advanced degree
• 10+ years in SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP, and SOX compliance; experience with public company financial reporting in the United States.
• Proficient in U.S. GAAP, WBRL, ERP systems, and reporting tools; strong analytical skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive process improvements, and manage regulatory change.
• Proven ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Experience working with Workiva and other financial reporting software.