Lead SEC Financial Reporting Accountant

Vaco; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Bonus 20-30%

Job summary

Vaco in Dallas, TX, seeks a Lead SEC Financial Reporting Accountant to manage SEC filings and monthly joint venture reporting. The role interacts with internal teams and external auditors to ensure accurate disclosures and compliant reporting.

The position emphasizes cross-training and development, with a track record of promotions within the company and a generous ESOP program, plus a substantial bonus.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including public company SEC reporting.
• CPA preferred; Big Four or large regional firm experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements.
• Prepare monthly consolidated financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, SEC regulations, SOX requirements.
• Assist in research accounting and reporting issues.
• Coordinate external reporting with accounting, finance, legal, investor relations, and external auditors.
• Review financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, and supporting schedules.
• Research and document technical accounting matters and implement new accounting standards.
• Support external audits and SEC comment letter responses.

Skills

CPA

SEC reporting

US GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Big Four experience

Public company reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Lead SEC Financial Reporting Accountant

Dallas, TX

One of Vaco's Fortune 500 clients is looking to add a few new roles to the team after a very large transaction, one of which includes a Financial Reporting Lead. This person will be heavily involved with consultations between internal entities, preparing the SEC filings and monthly joint venture reporting.

Big on cross-training and development, have seen multiple people go to different teams and departments to learn and grow new skillsets – big on promotions (several folks that started with the company 8-10 years ago are now Directors).

World class benefits including ESOP and large bonus payouts (20-30%).

Compensation: $120-130K

Day-to-Day

• Supervise the preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and other required disclosures.
• Preparation of monthly consolidated financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, SOX requirements, and internal accounting policies.
• Assist in research accounting, consolidation and reporting issues.
• Coordinate the quarterly and annual external reporting process across accounting, finance, legal, investor relations, and external auditors.
• Review financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, and supporting schedules for completeness and accuracy.
• Research and document technical accounting matters and assist with implementation of new accounting standards.
• Support external audits and SEC comment letter responses as needed.

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required;
• CPA
• 5-8+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including public company SEC reporting.
• Public accounting experience with a Big Four or large regional firm preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX compliance.
• Experience with financial reporting software and ERP systems.