Director of SEC Financial Reporting in Knoxville, TN

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 basis

Overseeing 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 documents

Assisting in implementing controls to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley

Performing technical accounting research and documentation on specific accounting issues

Assisting in analysis of the monthly financials: identifying variances, researching issues and communicating results

Monitoring and ensuring timely identification and compliance with evolving accounting guidance

Communicating and explaining accounting issues and evolving accounting guidance to the management team

Assisting with merger and acquisition due diligence, integration and newly acquired entities into the financial reporting process

Managing staff and workloads

Looking for a director of SEC financial reporting or a director of SEC financial reporting job?

Submit your resume or request talent now and our expert recruiters will be with you shortly.

Robert Half can help you with your director of SEC financial reporting staffing needs.

Salary for Director of SEC Financial Reporting in Knoxville, TN

139063 - 169768

25th percentile

139063

The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.

50th percentile

153748

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

169768

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

102350

116590

139730

SEC Financial Reporting Analyst

76985

86330

100570

Director of Financial Reporting

111695

140398

161313

Manager of Financial Reporting

95898

117258

138840

Senior Financial Reporting Accountant

78320

86998

96565

Financial Reporting Accountant, 1-3 Years’ Experience

64748

75205

87888

Entry-Level Financial Reporting Accountant

50953

60520

70310

Hiring? Start here.

Access millions of skilled contract and permanent candidates at every level from support roles to C-suite, and pinpoint the talent you need using our industry-leading matching technology.

Find your next hire