Director, SEC Reporting & Accounting

Oliver James Group; United States; Teletrabalho; USD 180 000 - 280 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Oliver James Group is seeking a Director of SEC Reporting & Accounting to own external financial reporting, technical accounting policy, and policy development within a complex environment.

Reporting to the Controller, you will guide SEC filings, collaborate with senior leadership, and drive process improvements while leading a dedicated accounting team. This role emphasizes rigorous controls and clear external communications.

Qualificações

• Active CPA license is required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Strong knowledge of SEC reporting, US GAAP, and technical accounting policy.
• Proven leadership experience with at least five years of team management.
• Experience in the insurance industry, preferably Property & Casualty.
• Familiarity with Workiva and advanced Excel.
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee the preparation and review of SEC filings and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead research and development of accounting policies in line with US GAAP.
• Collaborate with senior Finance leadership on complex accounting matters and transactions.
• Support quarterly and annual financial reporting cycles and disclosures.
• Coordinate with Investor Relations and Finance to ensure accurate external communications.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and internal controls.
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing accounting team.

Conhecimentos

SEC reporting

US GAAP

Technical accounting policy

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Excel

Formação académica

CPA license

Ferramentas

Workiva

Advanced Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Director, SEC Reporting & Accounting

Location: US Remote (Preference EST or CST timezones)

THE OPPORTUNITY

Oliver James is partnering with a well-established, publicly traded organization to appoint a Director, SEC Reporting & Accounting. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to take ownership of external financial reporting, technical accounting, and accounting policy within a complex business environment.

Reporting directly to the Controller, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting while partnering with senior leadership on technical accounting matters, regulatory requirements, and ongoing process improvements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the preparation and review of SEC filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable reporting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead technical accounting research and the development and maintenance of accounting policies in accordance with US GAAP.
• Partner with senior Finance leadership on complex accounting matters, new transactions, and evolving reporting requirements.
• Support quarterly and annual financial reporting cycles, including disclosures and external filings.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across Finance and Investor Relations to ensure consistency and accuracy in external financial communications.
• Identify opportunities to enhance reporting processes, strengthen internal controls, and improve operational efficiency.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, promoting technical excellence and continuous improvement.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Active CPA license required.
• Strong knowledge of SEC reporting, US GAAP, and technical accounting policy.
• Proven leadership experience, including at least five years of team management.
• Experience within the insurance industry is preferred, ideally within Property & Casualty.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate complex accounting matters effectively.
• Familiarity with Workiva and advanced Excel preferred.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This position offers the opportunity to join a forward-thinking, publicly traded organization in a high-visibility role within Finance. The successful candidate will gain exposure to senior leadership, contribute to important financial reporting and accounting initiatives, and lead a team responsible for maintaining strong reporting standards and controls.