The Director, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting is a Senior Technical Accounting Professional responsible for SEC external reporting, complex accounting research, policy development, and supporting the quarterly and annual close and filings. Acts as subject matter expert on US GAAP, emerging standards, and the SEC reporting process; partners with Finance, Legal, Investor Relations, and external auditors to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant disclosures. Supports earnings releases, investor materials, and XBRL tagging as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Lead preparation and review of SEC filings and disclosure deliverables, including Form 10-K, 10- Q, 8-K, and registration statements; coordinate disclosure checklists and XBRL tagging.
• Perform and document technical accounting research on complex or novel transactions (e.g., business combinations, leases, share-based compensation, equity transactions).
• Draft technical accounting memoranda that summarize facts, applicable guidance, management conclusions, sensitivity analyses, and disclosure requirements.
• Develop, update, and communicate accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls, drive SOX remediation and control testing where applicable.
• Partner with FP&A and accounting teams to prepare reconciliations, roll forwards, EPS calculations, and supporting schedules for external reporting.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and assist audit committee preparation and responses to audit requests.
• Monitor and interpret new FASB, SEC, and industry guidance; lead implementation projects for new accounting standards and deliver training to stakeholders.
• Provide day-to-day technical accounting support to business partners on transactions, contracts, and system implementations.
• Advise on M&A, divestitures, equity transactions, joint ventures, and system implementations from a technical accounting perspective.
• Provide technical accounting training and mentorship to accounting teams; review workpapers and complex journal entries.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Ability to obtain/maintain Security Clearance- U.S. Citizenship required.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, including experience producing 10-Qs/10-Ks and related disclosure packages.
• Proven experience writing technical accounting memos and making defensible judgments on complex issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for explaining technical issues to non-accountants and interacting with auditors and the audit committee.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with financial reporting systems; familiarity with XBRL tagging and EDGAR filing process preferred.
• Directs and provides expert knowledge in the strategic function of the department.
• Develops short and long-term people and organizational strategy.
• Leads with impact & influence.
• Establishes credibility, effectively persuades and develops others, and achieves important objectives collaboratively.
• Sets performance standards and encourages employee engagement and results through delegation, continuous feedback, goal setting, and performance management.
• Maintains transparent communication.
• Appropriately communicates organization information through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and appropriate email, and regular interpersonal communication.

Education / Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required.

Experience:

• 10+ years of progressive public company accounting experience or Big Four public accounting experience with significant technical accounting and SEC reporting exposure.
• Experience with ASC 606, ASC 842, business combinations (ASC 805), ASC 718, and income taxes.
• Hands-on experience with disclosure management and XBRL tools.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is: Constantly required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment Note: For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.