Director of SEC Reporting

Vaco by Highspring; Addison (TX); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Stock compensation

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Director of SEC Reporting to lead the external financial reporting function, owning the end-to-end preparation, review, and filing of SEC documents and related disclosures. The role requires deep U.S.

GAAP and SEC expertise, CPA, 10+ years, and strong cross-functional collaboration with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Investor Relations, and Audit. Hybrid work with 3–4 days in the office, a base salary of $200k–$220k plus bonus and potential stock compensation, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA required.
• 10+ years of SEC reporting experience in a public company.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC rules, and SOX.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the complete SEC reporting cycle, including the preparation, review, and filing of Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, Form 8-K, Proxy Statements, and Section 16 filings.
• Coordinate and oversee the reporting calendar to ensure filings are completed on time.
• Review financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, earnings materials, and disclosures for SEC/U.S. GAAP compliance.
• Maintain and improve disclosure controls and procedures; lead the disclosure checklist process.
• Lead the disclosure committee and facilitate quarterly review meetings; mentor SEC reporting staff.
• Research, document, and conclude on complex accounting transactions; prepare memoranda for acquisitions, debt, restructurings.
• Monitor SEC and FASB developments and assess impacts on reporting.
• Serve as primary liaison with external auditors and support SOX compliance.

Skills

CPA

SEC reporting

U.S. GAAP

SOX

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Location: Hybrid/Onsite
Company: Publicly Traded Company ($2B+ Revenue)
Compensation: $200-220k + bonus + potential stock comp
3-4 days in office

Position Summary

Director, SEC Reporting

We are seeking a highly motivated Director of SEC Reporting to lead all aspects of the Company's external financial reporting function. This individual will own the end-to-end preparation, review, and filing of all SEC reporting documents, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Proxy Statements, and other required SEC filings.

The Director of SEC Reporting will serve as a key technical accounting and reporting leader, partnering closely with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Investor Relations, Internal Audit, external auditors, and executive leadership to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. This role requires deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, disclosure requirements, and public company reporting processes.

Key Responsibilities

SEC Reporting & Compliance

• Own and manage the complete SEC reporting cycle, including the preparation, review, and filing of:
  • Form 10-K
  • Form 10-Q
  • Form 8-K
  • Proxy Statements
  • Section 16 filings
  • Earnings release support and related disclosures
• Coordinate and oversee the reporting calendar to ensure all filings are completed accurately and on time.
• Review financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, earnings materials, and supporting schedules to ensure compliance with SEC and U.S. GAAP requirements.
• Maintain and continuously improve disclosure controls and procedures.
• Lead the disclosure checklist and questionnaire process across the organization.

Technical Accounting

• Research, document, and conclude on complex accounting transactions and emerging accounting standards.
• Prepare and review technical accounting memoranda for significant transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, debt transactions, equity compensation, restructuring activities, and other non-routine matters.
• Monitor SEC and FASB developments and assess impacts on the company's reporting requirements.

External Audit & SOX

• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors regarding SEC filings and technical accounting matters.
• Support quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Partner with Internal Audit and Accounting leadership to maintain strong SOX compliance over financial reporting.
• Assist with remediation efforts and implementation of control enhancements when necessary.

Financial Statement Review

• Oversee preparation and review of consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
• Review earnings-per-share calculations, cash flow statements, equity rollforwards, and other critical reporting schedules.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of disclosures related to related-party transactions, stock-based compensation, debt agreements, contingencies, and other significant areas.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner closely with Legal, Treasury, Tax, FP&A, Human Resources, Investor Relations, and executive leadership to gather information required for SEC reporting.
• Lead disclosure committee activities and facilitate quarterly reporting review meetings.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to SEC reporting and technical accounting team members.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and best practices within the external reporting function.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant SEC reporting experience within a publicly traded company.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • U.S. GAAP
  • SEC reporting requirements
  • Regulation S-X and Regulation S-K
  • Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
• Experience managing the preparation and review of Forms 10-K and 10-Q.
• Experience coordinating with Big 4 or national public accounting firms.
• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Representation Notice

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

For residents of Ontario, Canada only:

to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client.

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AI Notice

Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

the individual's skill sets, experience and training;

licensure and certification requirements;

office location and other geographic considerations; and

other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).