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Director of SEC Financial Reporting in Detroit, MI

Director of SEC Financial Reporting Job Description

The SEC financial reporting director must have expertise in financial reporting regulations and GAAP. Top candidates have a CPA designation and experience at a Big Four accounting firm. Strong analytical, problem-solving and organization skills, as well as top-notch Excel skills, are critical to the position. Firms look for detail-oriented candidates with excellent verbal, writing and interpersonal skills who can communicate complex information to a variety of audiences. A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business or a related field and a minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience are required.

Typical director of SEC financial reporting duties:

Managing the internal and external financial reporting on a monthly, quarterly and annual basisOverseeing the preparation of quarterly and annual reports on public filings (10-Q, 10-K and other SEC filings) and internal and external review for these documentsAssisting in implementing controls to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-OxleyPerforming technical accounting research and documentation on specific accounting issuesAssisting in analysis of the monthly financials: identifying variances, researching issues and communicating resultsMonitoring and ensuring timely identification and compliance with evolving accounting guidanceCommunicating and explaining accounting issues and evolving accounting guidance to the management teamAssisting with merger and acquisition due diligence, integration and newly acquired entities into the financial reporting processManaging staff and workloads

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Salary for Director of SEC Financial Reporting in Detroit, MI
156250 - 190750
25th percentile
156250
The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.
50th percentile
172750
The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.
75th percentile
190750
The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.
Projected salaries for related positions Position title 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile Manager of SEC Financial Reporting 115000 131000 157000 SEC Financial Reporting Analyst 86500 97000 113000 Director of Financial Reporting 125500 157750 181250 Manager of Financial Reporting 107750 131750 156000 Senior Financial Reporting Accountant 88000 97750 108500 Financial Reporting Accountant, 1-3 Years’ Experience 72750 84500 98750 Entry-Level Financial Reporting Accountant 57250 68000 79000

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