Interim SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager

Vaco by Highspring; California (MO); On-site; USD 113,652 - 161,868; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial consulting firm based in the United States is seeking an experienced Interim SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager. This role will involve stepping in to manage key elements of external reporting and technical accounting for a major publicly traded consumer brand. The successful candidate will have over 7 years in technical accounting and SEC reporting, along with deep expertise in U.S. GAAP. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and a contract employment type.

Qualifications

• 7+ years progressive experience in technical accounting and/or SEC reporting.
• Deep working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting disclosure requirements.
• Strong technical writing skills and the ability to create audit-ready memos.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and coordination of 10-Q/10-K deliverables.
• Coordinate quarterly/annual reporting process across departments.
• Research and document accounting conclusions for new transactions.

Skills

Technical accounting

SEC reporting

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Technical writing

Advanced Excel skills

Tools

Workiva

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Interim SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager

Base pay range: $100.00/hr - $100.00/hr

We're seeking an Interim SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager to step in and own key elements of external reporting, technical accounting research, and close support for a large, publicly traded consumer brand.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and coordination of 10-Q/10-K deliverables, including footnotes, disclosures, tie‑outs, and support schedules.
• Coordinate the quarterly/annual reporting process across Finance, FP&A, Tax, Legal, and external auditors.
• Own XBRL coordination and final filing readiness.
• Research and document accounting conclusions for new transactions and complex areas (e.g., revenue recognition, leases, inventory, restructuring, acquisitions, impairment, stock compensation).
• Draft and maintain accounting memos, policy documentation, and implementation guidance for operational teams.
• Support month‑end/quarter‑end close with complex journal entries, account analysis, and reconciliations tied to reporting.
• Serve as a key point of contact for auditors on SEC reporting and technical accounting topics; manage PBC items related to disclosures and technical memos.

Requirements

• 7+ years progressive experience in technical accounting and/or SEC reporting (public company + Big 4/large regional strongly preferred).
• Deep working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and disclosure requirements (Reg S‑X/S‑K familiarity is a plus).
• Strong technical writing skills – able to create audit‑ready memos and clear, defensible documentation.
• Advanced Excel skills; comfort with large datasets and complex reporting support.
• Experience with reporting tools (e.g., Workiva, Wdesk, or similar) is a plus; ERP exposure (SAP/Oracle/NetSuite) helpful.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industry

Retail Apparel and Fashion