National Assurance Director

CohnReznick; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 227,000 - 294,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Generous PTO

Parental leave & learning & dev

Job summary

CohnReznick is seeking a National Assurance Director to support SEC Practice in a nationally recognized firm. You will provide technical leadership, advise on SEC compliance, and partner with assurance teams to strengthen client service.

This role blends deep accounting expertise with strategic guidance at a national level. The position offers a hybrid work model with in-office collaboration and a strong total rewards package, including bonus and generous time off.

Qualifications

• BS in accounting required.
• CPA license required.
• 10+ years in audit & accounting in public accounting.
• Strong SEC requirements & reporting expertise.
• Excellent research and technical writing skills.
• Solid organizational skills and multitasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical consultation to SEC Practice teams and clients.
• Advise on SEC Rules & Regulations and rulemaking processes.
• Communicate with SEC staff on exceptions, waivers, and comment letters.
• Review SEC filings for our clients and support engagement teams on comments.
• Collaborate on accounting standards revisions for public entities.

Skills

CPA licensure

Auditing experience

SEC knowledge

Technical writing

Research skills

Multitasking

Education

BS in accounting

Job description

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!

CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a National Assurance Director to join the SEC team in our National Assurance practice.

CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered hybrid which means team members are expected to be thoughtful and intentional in how they create opportunities for in-person collaboration. While the cadence of in-office presence is determined at the team level, our professionals are encouraged to be in the office/together in person on average 3 days a week.

YOUR TEAM

This position will support our US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Practice. CohnReznick is proud to be a nationally recognized assurance, tax and advisory firm, offering fully integrated opportunities and cross-functional learning to fast-track your career. The Director position within CohnReznick’s National Assurance Office offers a rare blend of technical leadership and support of client service professionals. It’s a platform to shape the future of assurance quality and compliance with SEC rules and regulations by our clients. You will work directly with Assurance Partners and other professionals serving SEC clients, occasionally interact with clients, and assist in communications with the SEC both related to client service or representing the Firm on SEC proposals relevant to the Firm. Additionally, this role will collaborate with other leaders in National Assurance who lead areas involving risk, auditing, accounting, and monitoring.

WHY COHNREZNICK

At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your “why” at the firm.

We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

YOUR ROLE

Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To

As a National Assurance director, your primary responsibilities include providing technical consultation to our SEC Practice assurance teams and clients as well as:

• SEC Rules & Regulations
  • Consultations on application of SEC Rules & Regulations
  • Follow SEC rulemaking
  • Communicate on behalf of Firm with SEC staff on exceptions, waivers, pre-clearances, consultations and comment letters
  • Review draft responses to SEC staff comment letters by SEC issuer audit clients
• SEC Reporting
  • Review filings with the SEC for our SEC clients
  • Support engagement teams in SEC comment letters to our clients
  • Support the engagement team through consultations and comments related to SEC-registered security offerings and private placements of SEC clients
• Accounting for Public Entities
  • Collaborate with the National Director of Accounting in monitoring and implementing Accounting standards revisions that apply only to public companies like EPS, Segment Reporting, SEC Staff Accounting Bulletins

Your Experience

• BS in accounting
• Licensed CPA
• Minimum 10+ years audit & accounting experience in a public accounting arena
• Significant expertise in SEC requirements and reporting
• Prior experience in SEC Services group of National Office or Professional Practice at other accounting firms preferred
• Strong research and professional writing skills
• Solid organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to multi-task

In New York, the salary range for a National Assurance Director is $227,000 to $294,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. Salary is one component of the CohnReznick total rewards package, which includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded and inclusive parental benefits, to name a few. To learn more about life at CohnReznick, visit Life at Life at CohnReznick

CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters

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