Financial Reporting Senior Director

Our client, a telecommunications and digital transformation company, is seeking a Senior Director of Financial Reporting to lead their consolidated financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee the compilation and submission of quarterly and annual SEC filings (10-Q and 10-K), including drafting and reviewing financial statements and accompanying footnotes.
• Develop and finalize the Statement of Cash Flows and Management’s Discussion & Analysis (MD&A).
• Create and review earnings releases and materials intended for the Board of Directors.
• Manage the preparation of GAAP and SEC disclosure checklists on a quarterly and annual basis, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all financial disclosures and footnote documentation.
• Compile and assess financial close workpapers and support schedules for incorporation into the external financial reports, covering areas such as equity transactions, stock compensation, EPS, goodwill impairment, contingent consideration, purchase accounting, and more.
• Provide technical accounting support and interpretative guidance to finance leads and Controllers across the organization.
• Coordinate with internal and external audit teams to supply audit-related documentation and ensure alignment with established internal controls.
• Stay current on changes in U.S. GAAP and SEC rules; assess their impact and produce clear, thorough technical accounting memos to support conclusions.
• Contribute to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX 404) compliance through control walkthroughs and by coordinating testing efforts between process owners, internal audit, and external auditors.
• Ensure effective internal controls are in place to support accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Lead or support various accounting-related initiatives and special projects as they arise.

Qualifications & Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required; Master’s in Accounting is strongly preferred.
• CPA certification.
• At least 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including a background in public accounting and exposure to SEC reporting.
• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and proficiency navigating the Accounting Standards Codification.
• Familiarity with internal control frameworks and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance (SOX 404).
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability to efficiently analyze and manipulate data sets.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to prepare technical documentation and interact effectively with senior leadership.
• Strategic thinker capable of identifying process inefficiencies and recommending practical solutions.
• Proven ability to interpret financial data, analyze complex issues, and present well-reasoned conclusions.
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities, with a track record of managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines and with keen attention to detail.