Senior Director, Reporting & Compliance

Attolon Partners; San Jose (CA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the utilities sector is seeking a Senior Director, Reporting & Compliance. This role involves overseeing SEC reporting, regulatory accounting, and SOX compliance. Ideal candidates will possess a CPA and extensive experience in public utilities. The position offers flexibility with remote options and requires occasional travel to San Jose, CA.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting.
• Extensive knowledge of SEC Reporting, U.S. GAAP, SOX compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead external SEC reporting activities and internal control SOX compliance program.
• Manage a team of four and report to the CFO.

Skills

GAAP

SEC Reporting

SOX Compliance

Internal Control Processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Job Title: Senior Director, Reporting & Compliance

Attolon Partners has been engaged to assist our client, H2O America, in their search for a Senior Director, Reporting & Compliance. H2O America is a $750M, publicly held water utilities company with a $1.9B market cap, operating in California, Texas, Connecticut, and Maine. The Senior Director will lead the company’s external SEC reporting activities, technical and regulatory accounting, and the internal control SOX compliance program. The role reports to the CFO and manages a team of four.

This high-impact role offers broad visibility and is ideal for a CPA with extensive knowledge of GAAP, SEC, and regulatory reporting within a public utility environment. Location within one of H2O America’s service territories is preferred; however, fully remote candidates with monthly travel to San Jose, CA, or other H2O America locations will also be considered.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA required
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting; experience in public utilities is required
• Extensive knowledge of SEC Reporting, U.S. GAAP, SOX compliance, and internal control processes
• Ability to research and interpret accounting guidance, draft memos, and coordinate with external auditors
• Proficiency in ERP systems and reporting tools

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industry: Utilities