Director, Financial Reporting & Accounting Policy

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work across US

Leadership exposure

Senior stakeholder collaboration

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Director, Financial Reporting & Accounting Policy to lead external reporting, policy development, and controls across the function. This role partners with senior leadership, auditors, and statutory teams to navigate complex standards and resolve issues, while building a high-performing team and improving processes and systems for accurate financial statements.

The position is remote within the United States and offers a competitive compensation package in the $240k–$300k

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; CPA required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting or financial reporting experience.
• 5+ years of management experience leading teams.
• Experience with SEC filings and US GAAP financial statements.
• Ability to research and document complex accounting conclusions.
• Familiarity with NAIC reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and review of SEC filings and US GAAP financial statements.
• Own the financial reporting calendar and ensure timely filings.
• Conduct technical accounting research and prepare memoranda.
• Develop accounting policies and implementation guidance for senior leadership.
• Monitor new accounting standards and assess impact on financials.
• Collaborate with statutory accounting teams to reconcile GAAP and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors on reviews and audits.
• Enhance internal controls over financial reporting and address gaps.
• Oversee the financial reporting and accounting policy team and set priorities.
• Improve reporting systems and processes for accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Advanced Excel

Education

CPA required

Master's or MBA preferred

Tools

Workiva

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Financial Reporting & Accounting Policy to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space.

This role will oversee critical external reporting, technical accounting policy, and controls work that supports accurate and timely financial statements.

You will partner closely with senior leadership, external auditors, and statutory accounting teams to navigate complex reporting requirements and resolve technical issues.

The position also includes leading and developing a high-performing team while improving processes, systems, and reporting discipline across the function.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $240,000 – $300,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and review of SEC filings and US GAAP financial statements.
• Own the financial reporting calendar and ensure timely filings through effective coordination.
• Conduct technical accounting research and prepare memoranda for complex transactions.
• Develop and communicate accounting policies and implementation guidance to senior leadership.
• Monitor new accounting standards and assess their impact on financial statements.
• Collaborate with statutory accounting teams to reconcile US GAAP and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors on reviews and audits, resolving issues promptly.
• Enhance internal controls over financial reporting and address identified gaps.
• Oversee the financial reporting and accounting policy team, setting priorities and building technical depth.
• Improve reporting systems and processes for better accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; CPA required, Master's or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting or financial reporting experience, ideally in public accounting or a public company; P&C insurance experience preferred.
• 5+ years of management experience leading high-performing teams.
• Proven experience with SEC filings and US GAAP financial statement preparation or review.
• Strong skills in researching and documenting complex accounting conclusions for senior management and auditors.
• Familiarity with statutory accounting principles and NAIC reporting requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting systems like Workiva and NetSuite.

Benefits

• Flexible work location across the US, supporting a work-from-home model.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing team.
• Engagement with senior leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Involvement in complex and impactful financial reporting and accounting policy matters.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.