Vice President, SEC Reporting

HL002 Hamilton Lane Advisors, LLC; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Adoption reimbursement

Retirement contributions

Employee stock purchasing plan

Job summary

Hamilton Lane is seeking a Senior Director of Financial Reporting to lead the Company’s SEC reporting function within the Finance organization. You will own the end-to-end process for quarterly and annual reporting, including 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

You will partner with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to coordinate disclosures, oversee consolidated statements and MD&A, and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements and public company financial reporting practices.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end quarterly and annual reporting calendar.
• Lead preparation and filing of SEC reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K).
• Oversee consolidated statements, footnotes, MD&A, and schedules.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams on disclosures.
• Direct preparation of management analyses and supporting deliverables.
• Evaluate new accounting and disclosure requirements and impact.
• Improve reporting policies and SOX/compliance controls.
• Serve as primary contact for external auditors on SEC matters.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team.

Skills

US GAAP & SEC

Leadership

External reporting

Workiva

CPA preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Workiva

Job description

Role Overview

Join Hamilton Lane, a global leader in private markets, as we scale to meet the demands of our growing client base. Here, you’ll work with ambitious, high‑performing teams built on integrity, candor and collaboration, backed by our market‑leading data and technology. This role is part of the Finance organization and focuses on leading the Company’s SEC reporting function.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: Employees work from a Hamilton Lane office Monday – Thursday.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the overall financial reporting calendar and manage the end‑to‑end process for quarterly and annual reporting deliverables.
• Lead the preparation, review and filing of the Company’s SEC reports, including Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K and other public disclosures, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timeliness.
• Oversee the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements, footnotes, Management’s Discussion and Analysis and related supporting schedules.
• Partner with senior leadership, legal, investor relations, tax, FP&A and other cross‑functional stakeholders to coordinate disclosure inputs and ensure consistency across external communications.
• Lead the preparation of supporting deliverables and analyses for management and executive review.
• Lead the review and evaluation of new accounting and disclosure requirements and assess their impact on the Company’s financial reporting obligations.
• Provide leadership on reporting policies, disclosure practices and process enhancements to support the public company reporting function.
• Oversee financial reporting controls and partner with process owners and internal stakeholders to support a strong Sarbanes‑Oxley compliance framework.
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors with respect to SEC reporting matters, quarterly reviews, annual audits and related technical discussions.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, strengthen documentation and enhance the use of reporting tools and technology.
• Mentor, develop and lead team members, while fostering a collaborative, accountable and high‑performing environment.
• Support special projects and strategic finance initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Must‑haves:
  • Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements and public company financial reporting practices.
  • 6+ years experience in external reporting and financial reporting within a public company and/or public accounting environment.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience, including the ability to manage priorities across multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
  • Proven ability to oversee complex reporting processes and exercise strong judgment in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Experience working with internal controls over financial reporting and Sarbanes‑Oxley compliance requirements.
  • Strong leadership presence and communication skills, with the ability to present complex matters clearly and effectively.
  • Highly organized, detail‑oriented and accountable, with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
  • Hands‑on experience with Workiva.
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or equivalent required; CPA preferred.

Benefits

• Enhancing Your Physical and Emotional Health
  • Employees have access to healthcare coverage, mental health resources, health & fitness reimbursement program, and Wellness Rewards Program.
• Developing Your Career
  • Tuition and certification reimbursement programs are available, along with continual education and development trainings.
• Supporting Your Family & Community
  • Paid time off to volunteer and compensation for referring qualified candidates.
  • Adoption reimbursement program, paid time off for new parents and newlyweds, and travel support for nursing parents.
• Safeguarding Your Financial Wellbeing
  • Contributions to retirement programs and an employee stock purchasing plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hamilton Lane is an affirmative action‑equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other classification prohibited by applicable law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

Hamilton Lane is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Hamilton Lane via‑email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Hamilton Lane. No fee shall be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Hamilton Lane as a result of the referral or through other means.

As an employer who participates in the federal E‑Verify program, Hamilton Lane will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, the Company is required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS, so that you can resolve any discrepancies directly with the federal agency.