Director, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

Vaco by Highspring; San Mateo (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an Associate Director of SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting in San Mateo, CA. The role blends hands-on accounting with leadership across external reporting, technical guidance, and process improvements.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of relevant experience, CPA preferred, and mastery of U.S. GAAP, financial disclosures, and interaction with auditors and cross‑functional partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or public company reporting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, technical accounting, and external financial reporting requirements.
• Experience preparing and reviewing public company filings and financial disclosures.
• Proven ability to research and document complex accounting issues and communicate recommendations effectively.
• Experience managing or mentoring team members preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual external financial filings and related disclosures.
• Prepare and review financial statements, footnotes, and supporting schedules in accordance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Coordinate reporting activities with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, external auditors, and other key stakeholders.
• Research, analyze, and document technical accounting issues related to complex transactions and new accounting guidance.
• Draft technical accounting memoranda and communicate conclusions to management and business partners.
• Support accounting for lease arrangements and other complex accounting areas.
• Manage and mentor team members, providing guidance, oversight, and professional development support.
• Drive process improvements and help enhance reporting, compliance, and internal control frameworks.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

Technical accounting

External financial reporting

Public company filings

Research & documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an Associate Director of SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting in San Mateo, CA. The role blends hands-on accounting with leadership across external reporting, technical guidance, and process improvements.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of relevant experience, CPA preferred, and mastery of U.S. GAAP, financial disclosures, and interaction with auditors and cross‑functional partners.