Director, Finance – External Reporting

Jobtailor; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a senior leader to oversee SEC reporting, ensuring timely, accurate filings and strong internal controls. You will manage the disclosure process, MD&A, and external reporting resources, coordinating with Investor Relations and auditors.

The role requires extensive SEC/GAAP expertise, people leadership, and the ability to drive changes in reporting tools and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience.
• 12 years of accounting/finance experience including eight years of management.
• Extensive knowledge of SEC Reporting and U.S. GAAP.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly to diverse audiences.
• Organizational and prioritization skills.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office, Excel and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review and filing of SEC submissions (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 11-K) timely.
• Manage quarterly disclosure committee process with issue tracking.
• Ensure filings are accurate, complete and compliant with SEC rules and GAAP.
• Oversee drafting, XBRL tagging, quality checks and cross-functional coordination.
• Oversee handling of reporting errors and control deficiencies.
• Provide leadership to the External Reporting team and guide staff.
• Direct MD&A, footnotes, and non-GAAP disclosures; executive summaries oversight.
• Prioritize resources and assess performance for the team.
• Serve as point person for ad hoc requests from other departments.
• Lead major regulatory reporting changes and tool enhancements; meet timelines and budget.
• SOX process owner; ensure controls alignment with SOX requirements.
• Strengthen disclosure controls and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Collaborate with Investor Relations, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams.
• Develop relationships with external auditors and resolve issues during reviews/audits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

People management

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA or advanced degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Financial reporting systems

Workiva

ERP systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review and timely filing of SEC submissions, including Forms 10-K. 10-Q, 8-K,11-K, and other required filings.


• Manage the quarterly disclosure committee process, including issue identification and status updates.


• Ensure filings are accurate, complete, and compliant with SEC Regulation S-K, S-X, and U.S. GAAP.


• Oversee the drafting, XBRL tagging, quality checks, and cross-functional coordination for the disclosure material.


• Oversee treatment of reporting errors and control deficiencies.


• Responsible for department deliverables in area of expertise; provide guidance to team members.


• Provide leadership and oversight over Management Discussion & Analysis process, financial statement footnotes, non-GAAP disclosures, and executive summaries.


• Provide leadership to the External Reporting team regarding resource prioritization, allocation of resources, and performance assessment of employees.


• Provide five direct reports with career development insights and build a strong team environment.


• Serve as a point person for ad hoc requests from other departments.


• Direct major change initiatives related to regulatory reporting (SEC), enhancement of reporting tools, and data elements; ensure quality of work and delivery within timelines/budget.


• Serve as SOX process owner; understand processes and controls to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment of reporting processes with SOX compliance requirements.


• Strengthen disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting.


• Partner closely, regarding SEC reporting issues, with Investor Relations, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams.


• Develop strong relationships with external auditors and lead the resolution of issues identified by the external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience


• 12 years of accounting/finance experience including eight years of management experience


• Extensive knowledge of assigned business area (e.g. SEC Reporting and U.S. GAAP)


• Strong leadership and people management skills


• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, to diverse audiences


• Organizational and prioritization skills


• Advanced computer skills in MS Office, Excel and financial business systems

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA/advanced degree


• 10+ years in SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP, and SOX compliance; experience with public company financial reporting in the United States.


• Proficient in U.S. GAAP, WBRL, ERP systems, and reporting tools; strong analytical skills.


• Proven ability to lead teams, drive process improvements, and manage regulatory change.


• Proven ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.


• Experience working with Workiva and other financial reporting software.