Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting

Townsquare Media; Shreveport (LA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

Pet Insurance

401(k) with match

Employee stock purchase plan

Company laptop

Paid holidays

Training & growth opportunities

Unlimited growth potential

Job summary

Townsquare Media is seeking a Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting to own external reporting and technical accounting. This high-visibility role partners with Investor Relations, Legal, and Internal Audit to ensure accurate disclosures, compliant filings, and robust controls.

You will oversee XBRL tagging, accounting policy guidance, and the preparation of memos for non-routine transactions while driving process improvements and automation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and SEC reporting
• Active CPA license required
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC rules
• Experience supervising and developing staff

Responsibilities

• Prepare and own SEC filings (10-K/10-Q/8-K) and related financial statements
• Coordinate with Investor Relations for earnings releases and non-GAAP reconciliations
• Support proxy statements and Section 16 filings
• Oversee SEC reporting process, SOX narratives and controls
• Own inline XBRL tagging and disclosure checklists
• Lead accounting standards applications (ASC 606, ASC 350, ASC 805, ASC 842, ASC 280)
• Prepare memos on complex transactions and audit committee materials
• Manage equity award records and stock-based compensation
• Drive process improvements and automation of close tasks
• Liaise with external auditors and tax on disclosures

Skills

Advanced Excel

Workiva experience

Office suite

AI tools usage

SOX/audit coordination

Strong written comms

Education

CPA license

Bachelor’s in Accounting

Tools

Workiva

Dynamics GP/IBM TM1

SQL (basic)

Job description

Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting

*This is a remote position that requires you to work closely and collaboratively with internal teams.*

About Townsquare Media:

Townsquare is a community-focused digital and broadcast media and digital marketing solutions company principally focused on markets outside the top 50 in the U.S. Our assets include 340 radio stations across 74 local markets, more than 400 local news and entertainment websites and mobile apps, a subscription digital marketing services business (Townsquare Interactive) and a digital advertising division (Townsquare Ignite).

About the Opportunity:

The Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting owns Townsquare’s external reporting and technical accounting and is a key member of the accounting leadership team.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and own SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K (including earnings releases), and the related financial statements, footnotes and MD&A.
• Coordinate with Investor Relations on all financial aspects of the earnings release, conference call script and materials posted to the Company’s website, including non-GAAP measures and reconciliations in compliance with Regulation G and Item 10(e) of Regulation S-K.
• Support Legal Counsel in preparing the proxy statement (including executive compensation disclosures) and Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4 and 5), as needed.
• Stay current on new and proposed SEC rules, FASB standards and SEC comment letter trends; assess their impact and ensure the Company is prepared for new reporting requirements.
• Own the SEC reporting process, including the Financial Reporting SOX narrative and the design and timely, effective operation of key controls; partner with the Director of Internal Audit on SOX walk-throughs and testing.
• Own inline XBRL tagging and compliance.
• Prepare and review disclosure checklists.
• Complete quarterly and annual lender reporting under the credit agreement, including covenant compliance calculations and delivery of financial results.
• Lead the application of accounting standards for the Company, including documentation, resolution of issues and implementation of process changes, particularly revenue recognition (ASC 606), goodwill and FCC license impairment testing (ASC 350), business combinations and dispositions (ASC 805), leases (ASC 842) and segment reporting (ASC 280).
• Prepare technical accounting memos on complex and non-routine transactions, and review position papers prepared by others.
• Coordinate with Finance, HR and Legal to maintain equity award records and calculate stock-based compensation expense.
• Drive continuous process improvement and automation of reporting and close tasks, including appropriate use of analytics and AI tools.
• Serve as the day-to-day contact with the external auditors for quarterly reviews and the annual integrated audit.
• Prepare Audit Committee materials on accounting, reporting and control matters, and present to the Audit Committee as needed.
• Coordinate with Tax on income tax provision (ASC 740) disclosures.
• Review the quarterly consolidation, segment results and statement of cash flows.
• Build, supervise and develop a team of reporting and technical accounting professionals.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience:

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4 or national firm preferred) and either at least three years of SEC reporting at a public registrant or equivalent experience auditing public companies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; active CPA license required.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC rules (Regulation S-X and S-K).
• Experience supervising and developing staff; month-end close experience strongly preferred.
• Strong written communication skills and the judgment to present to senior management and the Audit Committee.

Computer Skills:

• Advanced Excel required (Power Query, pivot tables, XLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, building and auditing complex models).
• Hands-on experience with Workiva or similar reporting software, including inline XBRL tagging, strongly preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP and IBM Planning Analytics (TM1/Cognos), or comparable ERP and planning systems, preferred. Working knowledge of SQL a plus.
• Comfort using AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Claude) for research, drafting and automation, consistent with Company policy, a plus.
• Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• 9 paid holidays (including 2 personal/floating holidays)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Company-provided laptop
• Comprehensive training and growth opportunities
• Unlimited growth potential in a dynamic work environment

TOWNSQUARE MEDIA BROADCASTING, LLC MAINTAINS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE AND IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. APPLICANTS MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S.

Townsquare Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Townsquare Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Townsquare Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Townsquare Media’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Work @ Home Base Pay Range:: $150,000 USD - $200,000 USD

Work @ Home Total Compensation Range:: $195,000 USD - $275,000 USD