Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting Director

Description

• Partner with internal stakeholders (finance, legal, investor relations, and business units) to gather, analyze, and validate financial and non-financial data.
• Coordinate and manage relationships with external auditors and respond to audit requests in a timely and accurate manner.
• Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives to increase reporting efficiency and accuracy.
• Coordinate and manage relationships with third-party service providers (e.g., benefit plan support, stock-based compensation valuations).
• Support special projects and ad-hoc requests as assigned by leadership.
• Manage the external reporting calendar, both internal and external, ensuring all deadlines are met and deliverables are of the highest quality.
• Support internal controls over financial reporting and ensure compliance with SOX requirements, including maintenance of controls around the monthly close process
• Ensure compliance with SEC rules, U.S. GAAP, SOX, and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and assess the impact of new SEC and FASB accounting standards, advising senior management on implications and leading implementation as needed.
• Lead the preparation, review, and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, registration statements and other ad hoc filings.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and support for complex transactions (e.g., acquisitions, equity offerings, stock-based compensation, revenue recognition, lease accounting).
• Manage, coach, and develop the SEC reporting and technical accounting team.

Requirements

• 10-15 years of progressive accounting and reporting experience, with at least 5 years focused on SEC reporting; Big 4 or national public accounting firm experience highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA required
• Experience managing complex accounting issues and drafting related disclosures, including M&A activity and capital market offerings.
• High energy, well organized and process driven with a continuous improvement focus.
• Proficiency in financial reporting software and SEC filing tools (MS Excel, Workiva preferred).
• Proven ability to interact with senior leadership and external auditors.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Energy and/or utility company experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Leadership experience, with the ability to mentor and develop a team.

Benefits

• Monthly recognition events
• Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!
• Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
• Competitive base salary
• Endless wellness initiatives and community events
• Flexible work arrangement
• Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
• Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance