National Assurance Director

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a National Assurance Director to join the SEC team in our National Assurance practice.

This position is considered hybrid which means team members are expected to be thoughtful and intentional in how they create opportunities for in-person collaboration. While the cadence of in-office presence is determined at the team level, our professionals are encouraged to be in the office together in person on average 3 days a week.

This position will support our US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Practice. The Director position within Cohn Reznick’s National Assurance Office offers a rare blend of technical leadership and support of client service professionals. It’s a platform to shape the future of assurance quality and compliance with SEC rules and regulations for our clients. You will work directly with Assurance Partners and other professionals serving SEC clients, occasionally interact with clients, assist in communications with the SEC, and collaborate with other leaders in National Assurance who lead areas involving risk, auditing, accounting, and monitoring.

• Consultations on application of SEC Rules & Regulations
• Follow SEC rule making
• Communicate on behalf of Firm with SEC staff on exceptions, waivers, pre-clearances, consultations and comment letters
• Review draft responses to SEC staff comment letters by SEC issuer audit clients
• SEC Reporting
  • Review filings with the SEC for our SEC clients
  • Support engagement teams in SEC comment letters to our clients
  • Support the engagement team through consultations and comments related to SEC-registered security offerings and private placements of SEC clients
• Accounting for Public Entities
  • Collaborate with the National Director of Accounting in monitoring and implementing Accounting standards revisions that apply only to public companies like EPS, Segment Reporting, SEC Staff Accounting Bulletins

• BS in accounting
• Licensed CPA
• Minimum 10+ years audit & accounting experience in a public accounting arena
• Significant expertise in SEC requirements and reporting
• Prior experience in SEC Services group of National Office or Professional Practice at other accounting firms preferred
• Strong research and professional writing skills
• Solid organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to multi-task

In New York, the salary range for a National Assurance Director is $227,000 to $294,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. Salary is one component of the Cohn Reznick total rewards package, which includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded and inclusive parental benefits, to name a few.

Cohn Reznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.