SEC Reporting Director (REIT)

Northbound Executive Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northbound Executive Search is seeking a SEC Reporting Director for our New York client, a leading alternative asset management firm. You will oversee a team handling SEC disclosures, monthly and quarterly reporting, and accounting research for complex transactions.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in public accounting with SEC exposure, CPA preferred, and strong leadership to mentor junior staff while ensuring SOX compliance and high quality work products.

Qualifications

• Public accounting background with SEC exposure preferred.
• CPA certification preferred; familiarity with FASB pronouncements.
• Strong time management and leadership skills; desire to mentor teammates.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of accounting associates/analysts and review monthly/quarterly work papers.
• Prepare SEC disclosures on Forms 10-Q and 10-K.
• Generate quarterly and monthly reports for senior management and the board of directors.
• Assist in accounting research for transactions and new FASB pronouncements.
• Handle complex areas such as impairment analyses, stock-based compensation, and derivatives.
• Review consolidation work papers and inter-company accounting; ensure SOX/404 compliance.
• Coordinate with internal/external audit and tax teams.

Skills

Public accounting

SEC reporting

Audit of SEC registrants

CPA preferred

Time management

Education

CPA certification

Tools

Investran

Oracle

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

A top New York-based alternative asset management firm focusing on acquiring income-producing private companies is looking for a SEC Reporting Director.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assistant Controller role for an SEC registrant
• Manage a team of accounting associates/analysts, review monthly/quarterly work papers
• Prepare SEC disclosures on Forms 10-Q and 10-K
• Prepare quarterly and monthly reports for Senior management for the firm’s board of directors
• Assist in accounting research for transactions and new FASB pronouncements
• Perform accounting for complex areas, e.g. impairment analyses, stock-based compensation plans, derivatives
• Review consolidation work papers and inter-company accounting
• Review internal controls documentation and testing for SOX/404 compliance
• Liaise with external and internal audit teams, as well as internal and external tax teams

Job Requirements:

• 5-7 years of public accounting experience, CPA preferred
• Investran, Word, PPT, and Oracle knowledge a plus
• Experience should ideally include SEC reporting and/or audit of SEC registrants. REIT, mortgage REIT, or financial services experience is preferred.
• Ideal candidate would have a commitment to excellence in their work product, strong time management skills, and a desire to learn as well as develop other team members

Compensation:

• $95,000 – $120,000