Director – Technical Accounting and Reporting

Director – Technical Accounting and Reporting

Requirements

• At least 10 years of highly technical accounting and reporting experience in a mix of medium-to-large publicly listed companies and a Big 4 public accounting firm.
• BA/BS degree in Accounting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements.
• Extensive experience applying ASC 842 (leases), ASC 718 (stock-based compensation), ASC 230 (cash flow), ASC 280 (segment reporting), and ASC 260 (EPS).
• Active US CPA certification.
• Experience with Workiva is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company’s technical accounting and reporting team of three or more professionals.
• Advise management on complex technical accounting matters involved in developing the company’s position on significant and judgmental accounting topics, including preparation of related technical accounting memos and disclosures.
• Research technical accounting and disclosure issues, document findings, and present them to management and auditors.
• Proactively monitor emerging accounting and reporting trends.
• Lead the company’s efforts to implement new or revised accounting pronouncements.
• Lead internal and external financial reporting to ensure financial statements are prepared, reviewed, and delivered on time and accurately. Ensure disclosures are complete and compliant with US GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Oversee the company’s stock-based compensation accounting function, working closely with legal and HR, including managing program administration with external consultants and drafting and filing Forms 3 and 4 as required.
• Adhere to internal and external review and filing deadlines, including tracking and communicating status updates.
• Review draft contracts, educate stakeholders on accounting implications, and propose changes to standardize and simplify accounting treatments.
• Lead annual audits and quarterly reviews, including preparing and reviewing analytical documents to ensure timely and efficient fulfillment of requests.
• Partner with business process owners to maintain a strong internal control environment.
• Provide leadership and training in maintaining and enhancing a SOX-compliant control structure.
• Lead and participate in special projects as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating third-party consultants on critical accounting and reporting projects.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to effectively manage critical deadlines.
• Self-starter with a can-do attitude and a desire to have a positive impact on the company.
• Proven track record of high performance in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while managing independent responsibilities.
• Experience with NetSuite, Intelligize, and Equity Edge Online software is a plus.