Interim Director, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

Vaco by Highspring; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Remote work during PT hours

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an Interim Director of SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting to support corporate accounting and financial reporting during a planned leave. This fully remote role requires availability during Pacific Time business hours and is expected to last 9–10 months.

You will lead the preparation of SEC filings, maintain disclosures, and collaborate across Finance, Legal, and Investor Relations to ensure SEC compliance and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in SEC reporting, financial reporting, and technical accounting.
• Strong experience preparing and managing Forms 10‑Q, 10‑K, and related public company filings.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Experience with financial reporting platforms and strong Excel skills; Workiva experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review, and filing of quarterly and annual SEC reports and other regulatory filings.
• Draft and maintain financial statement disclosures, footnotes, and supporting reporting schedules.
• Manage reporting processes, including disclosure checklists, tie‑outs, and supporting documentation.
• Partner with external auditors and internal stakeholders throughout reporting and audit cycles.
• Research, analyze, and document technical accounting matters and complex transactions.
• Prepare and review key financial reporting schedules, including equity‑related and cash flow reporting.
• Maintain compliance with public company reporting requirements and internal control standards.
• Collaborate with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Investor Relations, and executive leadership teams on reporting and disclosure matters.
• Support reporting system administration and process improvements related to financial reporting.

Skills

SEC reporting

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Technical accounting

Excel

Workiva

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Workiva

Excel

Job description

Interim Director, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

Our client, a software company, is seeking an Interim Director of SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting to support its corporate accounting and financial reporting functions during a planned leave coverage period. The position is fully remote and requires availability during Pacific Time business hours. This engagement is expected to last 9-10 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review, and filing of quarterly and annual SEC reports and other regulatory filings.
• Draft and maintain financial statement disclosures, footnotes, and supporting reporting schedules.
• Manage reporting processes, including disclosure checklists, tie‑outs, and supporting documentation.
• Partner with external auditors and internal stakeholders throughout reporting and audit cycles.
• Research, analyze, and document technical accounting matters and complex transactions.
• Prepare and review key financial reporting schedules, including equity‑related and cash flow reporting.
• Maintain compliance with public company reporting requirements and internal control standards.
• Collaborate with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Investor Relations, and executive leadership teams on reporting and disclosure matters.
• Support reporting system administration and process improvements related to financial reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in SEC reporting, financial reporting, and technical accounting.
• Strong experience preparing and managing Forms 10‑Q, 10‑K, and related public company filings.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Experience with financial reporting platforms and strong Excel skills; Workiva experience preferred.

Compensation

Determining compensation for this role depends upon a wide array of factors, including the individual's skill set, experience, and training; licensure and certifications; office location and other geographic considerations; and other business and organizational needs. The salary range is listed in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

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 do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, 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.