Director of SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

Director of Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting

This position supports the company's accounting and financial reporting functions and initiatives. The Director of Technical Accounting serves as a key technical resource on complex accounting requirements and implementation of new accounting standards and updates and compliance with SEC filings. This position will report to the Corporate Controller.

Responsibilities

• Serve as expert on technical accounting matters and financial disclosure requirements. Regularly collaborate with accounting and finance leaders to identify, research, resolve and communicate findings on accounting-related questions regarding business transactions and other non-routine matters.
• Timely filing of Company Form 8-Ks, 10-Qs and 10-Ks
• Partner/collaborate with accounting/finance personnel and other business leaders to build and enhance awareness of various accounting requirements.
• Research new accounting guidance and exposure drafts, independently assess implications, train & communicate with the business divisions and functional departments that are impacted and manage a timely implementation plan.
• Establish, maintain, and communicate robust accounting policies.
• Gain in-depth understanding of the company's operations, business strategies and processes.
• Partner with Internal Audit to monitor business for compliance with US GAAP and the company's accounting policies and to evaluate accounting and reporting processes for consistency and improvement where needed.
• Work closely with the external auditors to resolve complex accounting issues for the timely issuance of financial reports to external stakeholders.
• Undertake special projects and support corporate initiatives, as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of accounting and SEC reporting experience.
• CPA, required.
• Big 4 audit background is strongly preferred.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work through complex, unstructured problems.
• Capable of communicating and expressing ideas clearly and concisely, in both written and verbal formats.
• High level of written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.
• Demonstrated ability to apply GAAP accounting practices.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and project management skills.
• Oracle experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and to handle competing priorities effectively.

Physical Requirements

Lifting Requirements -light work or exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical Requirements -stationary positioning, moving, operating, ascending/descending, communicating, observing, pushing or pulling, and reaching. Use of equipment and tools necessary to perform essential job functions.

EEO

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. In hiring and all other employment decisions, we prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.