Senior Accountant - SEC Reporting

Qnity; Delaware; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity in the United States is seeking a Senior SEC Reporting Accountant to own the SEC reporting processes, including Form 10-K/10-Q, footnotes, and disclosures. The role requires strong collaboration with Investor Relations, Legal, and Corporate Communications to ensure consistency with filings and external disclosures.

Hybrid work arrangement permits 3 days in the office. Candidates should have 4+ years in public accounting or industry SEC reporting, a CPA, and excellent communication and

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting/Finance is required; CPA is required.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in SEC external reporting (public accounting or industry).
• Experience preparing and reviewing SEC filings (Form 10-K/10-Q).
• Strong oral and written communication; analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines; works well in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develops, owns, and manages SEC reporting processes and timelines.
• Prepares and reviews Form 10-K and 10-Q, including footnotes and disclosures.
• Counsels on technical accounting and disclosures, including pensions and acquisitions.
• Monitors SEC rules, FASB standards, and industry developments; plans implementation.
• Collaborates with Investor Relations, Legal, and Corporate Communications on earnings releases.
• Develops and implements US GAAP policies; aligns internal reports.
• Coordinates with external auditors and internal teams on reporting.
• Ensures SOX 404 compliance and maintains controls evidence.
• Drives process improvement and automation of external reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Interacting at all levels

Experience with external auditors

Education

BS in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification

Tools

Workiva

SAP

BPC

Job description

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics. At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

Come Join our team as our Senior SEC Reporting Accountant.

All employees are required to work a hybrid schedule in the office 3 days a week.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Develops, owns, and manages the SEC reporting processes and timelines.
• Preparation and review of the Company's Form 10-K and Form 10-Q, including footnotes and financial disclosures included in other sections of quarterly and annual reports.
• Serve as a key resource throughout the Company for technical accounting and disclosure matters (SEC guidance, FASB standards, etc.), including pension accounting, acquisitions and divestitures, segment realignments, and other significant transactions.
• Monitors evolving accounting and reporting requirements, including SEC regulations, FASB standard-setting activities, and industry developments, and collaborates across the organization to assess reporting impacts and support implementation planning.
• Partner with Investor Relations, Executive Leadership, Legal, and Corporate Communications in the preparation and review of quarterly earnings releases and earnings call materials to ensure consistency with SEC filings, non-GAAP requirements, and external financial disclosures.
• Develops and implements accounting policies and procedures to ensure external financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and internal reports are consistent with established policies.
• Assists in directing company implementation of new accounting and reporting requirements.
• Examines financial statements and disclosures for compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Develops new disclosures for significant transactions, business combinations, purchase accounting matters, and other reporting requirements.
• Assists in the preparation and review of additional SEC filings, including Forms 8-K, registration statements, and the Proxy Statement.
• Collaborate with Sustainability leadership, Legal, Investor Relations, and business teams to support sustainability reporting, disclosure governance, and reporting controls in response to evolving regulatory, investor, and stakeholder requirements.
• Develop relationships and work closely with external auditors, business leaders, and senior management to ensure timely communication of critical accounting and reporting issues.
• Coordinate audit requests and reporting activities with external auditors, internal auditors, and compliance teams.
• Monitor the effectiveness of controls over the external reporting process, including disclosure controls and procedures, through certifications, checklists, quarterly memoranda, and other procedures to support compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 and SEC reporting requirements.
• Maintain objective evidence supporting Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance for external reporting controls.
• Identify and lead process improvement and automation initiatives through evaluation of peer company filings, industry best practices, and emerging reporting trends to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of external reporting and disclosure processes.

Your Qualification Profile:

• BS in Accounting/Finance is required CPA required Thorough understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting
• 4+ years of relevant experience gained in a top-tier public accounting firm and/or industry experience in an SEC external reporting role
• Experience preparing and reviewing SEC filings, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Works well in teams with an ability to interact at all levels of the organization
• Experience with external auditors and cross-functional business partners
• Experience with Workiva, SAP, BPC, or similar financial reporting systems preferred.

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Qnity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our