Head of SEC Reporting

• Exciting opportunity for a SEC Reporting specialist
• Opportunity to lead SEC Reporting and set up department

About Our Client

Financial Services firm spinning off its technology segment business

Job Description

The Executive Director, External & SEC Reporting, is a key finance leader responsible for overseeing all external financial reporting for the organization, including SEC filings, consolidated financial statements, and global statutory reporting.

You will work closely with the Technical Accounting leader and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal control requirements while driving the transparency, quality and consistency of all external disclosures.

The role is onsite in Reston, VA 5 days per week in office.

Responsibilities and Impact: As a senior leader, you will partner closely with the CAO, Legal, and Investor Relations, and Audit team to communicate financial results and disclosure strategies.

• Serve as the enterprise owner for SEC and external financial reporting across all business units and global locations
• Develop and execute the company's disclosure strategy, in partnership with the CAO, and CFO, ensuring alignment with executive leadership, Investor Relations, and the Audit Committee
• Provide guidance to the CFO and CAO on emerging regulatory trends, disclosure risks, and impacts on the business
• Oversee the preparation, review and timely filing of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K registration statement, and proxy materials
• Direct the development of MD&A footnotes and other narrative disclosures, ensuring clarity, precision, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee XBRL taxonomy and ensure technical compliance with the SEC's evolving requirements
• Partner with various corporate functions to ensure SEC disclosures are aligned with corporate messaging and investor communications
• Act as primary point of contact for external auditors on SEC reporting matters
• Lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements under U.S. GAAP
• Oversee global statutory reporting, ensuring each jurisdiction meets local requirements and audit deadlines
• Ensure consistency and accuracy in reporting to various agencies, banks, regulators and other external stakeholders
• Lead the creation of the Annual Report, coordinating across finance, legal and communications teams

The Successful Applicant

What We're Looking For

Basic Required Qualifications:

• CPA designation, Master's degree strongly preferred
• 12+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting, including extensive SEC reporting experience
• Must have extensive transformation experience - spin off company experience preferred.
• System implementation, experience standing up an external reporting finance department
• Prior leadership experience in a large multinational or Fortune 500 Organization preferred
• Deep technical expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC rules, and PCAOB standards
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools, such as MS Office

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional communication skills including experience presenting to senior executives and the Audit Committee
• Highly detail-oriented yet able to operate at an enterprise, leadership level
• Proactive, collaborative, and able to thrive in a dynamic, high-growth environment

What's on Offer

Attractive base, bonus and long term incentive compensation

Opportunity to join a company at an exciting time and be part of the build and standing up of a new finance function and organization

Exciting work, opportunity to wear many hats and work with senior leadership across the board.

Contact

Charlotte Rooney

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