Director, SEC Reporting & Accounting

Overview

This role involves serving as a Director, SEC Reporting & Accounting for a well-established, publicly traded organization. The position reports directly to the Controller and focuses on external financial reporting ownership, technical accounting, and accounting policy in a complex business environment.

Location: US Remote (Preference EST or CST timezones)

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and review of SEC filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable reporting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead technical accounting research and the development and maintenance of accounting policies in accordance with US GAAP.
• Partner with senior Finance leadership on complex accounting matters, new transactions, and evolving reporting requirements.
• Support quarterly and annual financial reporting cycles, including disclosures and external filings.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Finance and Investor Relations to ensure consistency and accuracy in external financial communications.
• Identify opportunities to enhance reporting processes, strengthen internal controls, and improve operational efficiency.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, promoting technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Active CPA license required.
• Strong knowledge of SEC reporting, US GAAP, and technical accounting policy.
• Proven leadership experience, including at least five years of team management.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate complex accounting matters effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the insurance industry, ideally within Property & Casualty.
• Familiarity with Workiva and advanced Excel preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

No compensation or benefits details were provided in the job description.