Director of SEC Financial Reporting in Wilmington, DE

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

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Salary for Director of SEC Financial Reporting in Wilmington, DE

164063 - 200288

25th percentile

164063

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

50th percentile

181388

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

200288

The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.

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