Director of Financial Reporting

Randstad USA; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is partnering with a high-growth publicly traded leader to hire a Director of Financial Reporting. You will lead external reporting in strict adherence to U.S. GAAP and SEC mandates, guiding multi-entity consolidation and cross-border considerations.

The role requires 7+ years in financial reporting, a CPA, and deep expertise in GAAP, SEC rules, and internal controls. A proactive, hands-on leader thrives with minimal supervision in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in financial reporting and technical accounting in a public company or Big 4.
• Strong U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting knowledge with SOX.
• Experience with multi-entity consolidation and cross-border or foreign issuer transitions.

Responsibilities

• Direct the preparation, review, and filing of Form 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K under SEC rules.
• Evaluate footnotes and MD&A for completeness and compliance with GAAP and standards.
• Lead technical accounting assessments for equity-based comp, capital restructuring, complex debt/equity instruments, contingencies.
• Maintain and test SOX-compliant internal controls over external reporting and consolidation.
• Provide guidance to GL, Tax, Treasury, Legal, and Investor Relations on strategic transactions.

Skills

Financial reporting

Technical accounting

SEC reporting

SOX controls

Cross-border consolidation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA license

Job description

We have partnered with a high-growth, publicly traded industry leader operating in an emerging, highly regulated consumer wellness sector. Undergoing an active phase of national scale and operational expansion, they are seeking an experienced Director of Financial Reporting to lead their external reporting function.

This role is responsible for directing external reporting in strict compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC mandates, and cross-border regulatory guidelines. The ideal candidate is a proactive, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and operates effectively with minimal supervision.

Position Overview & Key Responsibilities

• Direct the timely preparation, review, and filing of all periodic financial statements and disclosures (including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K) in compliance with SEC rules and relevant North American cross-border exchange guidelines.
• Continuously evaluate footnote disclosures and MD&A for completeness, relevance, and compliance with evolving GAAP and statutory standards; draft and refine disclosure language as the business scales.
• Lead technical accounting assessments and memo preparation across complex areas such as equity-based compensation, capital restructuring, complex debt/equity instruments, and legal contingencies.
• Maintain and test robust SOX-compliant internal controls over external financial reporting and the consolidation process. Identify and implement opportunities to streamline the financial close and reporting calendar.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and reporting support to General Ledger, Tax, Treasury, Legal, and Investor Relations teams on strategic transactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; active CPA license required.
• Experience: 7+ years of progressive financial reporting and technical accounting experience within a mid-to-large public company or a Big 4 / national public accounting firm.
• Deep technical foundation in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting regulations, and internal control frameworks (SOX/COSO). Experience with multi-entity consolidation and cross-border or foreign private issuer (FPI) transitions is a plus.
• At least 3 years of direct experience preparing, drafting, and managing SEC filings and financial close workflows.
• Decisive self-starter with proven capability to lead independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and interface directly with executive leadership.