Overview
As
Director of Financial Reporting , you’ll lead firm-wide financial reporting, technical accounting, and close governance for a large, multi-entity public accounting firm. You’ll serve as a key partner to the CFO and leadership team, ensuring accurate, timely reporting and providing guidance on U.S. GAAP interpretation and reporting policy. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with the CFO, Controller, FP&A, Tax, and Practice Leadership to strengthen reporting processes, enhance internal controls, and deliver meaningful financial insights that support firm growth and governance. You’ll play a critical role in shaping scalable processes, elevating reporting standards, and positioning the firm for continued success.
Responsibilities
Own the firm’s monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes
Ensure accurate and timely preparation of:
Firm-wide consolidated financial statements
Practice-level and legal entity reporting
Management and governance reporting packages
Establish and enforce close calendars, standards, and review protocols
Oversee consolidation of multiple entities and offices
Technical Accounting & Policy Leadership
Serve as the firm’s subject matter expert on U.S. GAAP and professional services accounting
Develop, document, and maintain firm-wide accounting policies and procedures
Evaluate and implement new accounting standards and interpret their impact
Provide guidance on complex accounting matters, including:
Revenue recognition and WIP
Partner compensation accounting
Lease accounting
Business combinations and restructuring
Internal Controls, Audit & Governance
Design, maintain, and enhance internal controls over financial reporting
Support internal and external audits, reviews, and regulatory examinations
Ensure compliance with firm policies, GAAP, and applicable regulatory requirements
Lead remediation efforts for identified control gaps
Leadership & Team Development
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing financial reporting team
Set clear expectations, review standards, and development plans
Foster a culture of accountability, precision, and continuous improvement
Serve as a mentor and technical resource across the finance organization
Cross-Functional Partnership
Partner with FP&A on alignment between reporting and forecasting
Collaborate with Service Line leaders, HR, IT, and Operations on reporting impacts
Support leadership initiatives, special projects, and firm-wide transformations
Who You Are / Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
CPA license preferred
10–15+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience
Experience in public accounting or professional services required
Proven leadership of firm-wide financial reporting and close processes
Hands-on experience with Workday Financial Management required
Experience with multi-entity and multi-office organizations
Experience with Private Equity a plus
Technical & Systems Expertise
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and professional services accounting
Strong experience with Workday reporting, consolidations, and close workflows
Advanced Excel skills; experience with BI or reporting tools preferred
Key Competencies
Executive-level communication and presence
Strong technical judgment and attention to detail
Ability to operate effectively in a complex, partner-driven environment
Process discipline with a continuous improvement mindset
Strong people leadership and cross-functional influence
Locations
Preferred locations – Akron or Cleveland, OH
Youngstown, OH; Baltimore, MD; Buffalo or New York, NY; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Detroit or St. Clair Shores, MI; Milwaukee, WI; Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, PA
Hybrid work environment
Who We Are Sure, we like numbers. (But we’ll never treat you like one.) At Cohen & Co our foundational principles offer insight into how we achieve an inclusive, growth-oriented culture that fuels the success of our firm, our clients and our people. In particular, we honor our foundational principle of “great people first” by:
Championing the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion by embracing the unique stories, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that come from our people; and
Offering a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package, which allows each employee to use the benefits that best suits their needs. Our offerings go beyond standard options, including time off outside of your standard PTO to give back to the community, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities, and so much more!
Learn More About Us
Discover our Passion, Purpose & Expertise
Learn more about our Firm's culture
Experienced Hire Opportunities
Estimated Salary Range: $135,000-165,000
Salaries offered to candidates are determined based on factors such as candidate's relevant skillset, experience, licensure, and certifications, as well as job responsibilities, geography, market considerations, and organizational needs. At Cohen & Co, we don\'t stop at setting ourselves apart by offering competitive base compensation. As part of our 'great people first' foundational principle, our firm offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that allows each employee to design a package that best suits their needs and goes beyond standard options, including time off outside of your standard PTO to recharge and give back to the community, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities, and so much more!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity of thought and background to build an inclusive and energized culture and better meet the needs of our clients.
Agency recruiters may not submit unsolicited candidate information or resumes to any Cohen & Co employee without a recruiting services contract first being entered into with the Cohen & Co Talent Acquisition Team; see policy here.
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As
Director of Financial Reporting , you’ll lead firm-wide financial reporting, technical accounting, and close governance for a large, multi-entity public accounting firm. You’ll serve as a key partner to the CFO and leadership team, ensuring accurate, timely reporting and providing guidance on U.S. GAAP interpretation and reporting policy. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with the CFO, Controller, FP&A, Tax, and Practice Leadership to strengthen reporting processes, enhance internal controls, and deliver meaningful financial insights that support firm growth and governance. You’ll play a critical role in shaping scalable processes, elevating reporting standards, and positioning the firm for continued success.
Responsibilities
Own the firm’s monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes
Ensure accurate and timely preparation of:
Firm-wide consolidated financial statements
Practice-level and legal entity reporting
Management and governance reporting packages
Establish and enforce close calendars, standards, and review protocols
Oversee consolidation of multiple entities and offices
Technical Accounting & Policy Leadership
Serve as the firm’s subject matter expert on U.S. GAAP and professional services accounting
Develop, document, and maintain firm-wide accounting policies and procedures
Evaluate and implement new accounting standards and interpret their impact
Provide guidance on complex accounting matters, including:
Revenue recognition and WIP
Partner compensation accounting
Lease accounting
Business combinations and restructuring
Internal Controls, Audit & Governance
Design, maintain, and enhance internal controls over financial reporting
Support internal and external audits, reviews, and regulatory examinations
Ensure compliance with firm policies, GAAP, and applicable regulatory requirements
Lead remediation efforts for identified control gaps
Leadership & Team Development
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing financial reporting team
Set clear expectations, review standards, and development plans
Foster a culture of accountability, precision, and continuous improvement
Serve as a mentor and technical resource across the finance organization
Cross-Functional Partnership
Partner with FP&A on alignment between reporting and forecasting
Collaborate with Service Line leaders, HR, IT, and Operations on reporting impacts
Support leadership initiatives, special projects, and firm-wide transformations
Who You Are / Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
CPA license preferred
10–15+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience
Experience in public accounting or professional services required
Proven leadership of firm-wide financial reporting and close processes
Hands-on experience with Workday Financial Management required
Experience with multi-entity and multi-office organizations
Experience with Private Equity a plus
Technical & Systems Expertise
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and professional services accounting
Strong experience with Workday reporting, consolidations, and close workflows
Advanced Excel skills; experience with BI or reporting tools preferred
Key Competencies
Executive-level communication and presence
Strong technical judgment and attention to detail
Ability to operate effectively in a complex, partner-driven environment
Process discipline with a continuous improvement mindset
Strong people leadership and cross-functional influence
Locations
Preferred locations – Akron or Cleveland, OH
Youngstown, OH; Baltimore, MD; Buffalo or New York, NY; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Detroit or St. Clair Shores, MI; Milwaukee, WI; Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, PA
Hybrid work environment
Who We Are Sure, we like numbers. (But we’ll never treat you like one.) At Cohen & Co our foundational principles offer insight into how we achieve an inclusive, growth-oriented culture that fuels the success of our firm, our clients and our people. In particular, we honor our foundational principle of “great people first” by:
Championing the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion by embracing the unique stories, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that come from our people; and
Offering a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package, which allows each employee to use the benefits that best suits their needs. Our offerings go beyond standard options, including time off outside of your standard PTO to give back to the community, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities, and so much more!
Learn More About Us
Discover our Passion, Purpose & Expertise
Learn more about our Firm's culture
Experienced Hire Opportunities
Estimated Salary Range: $135,000-165,000
Salaries offered to candidates are determined based on factors such as candidate's relevant skillset, experience, licensure, and certifications, as well as job responsibilities, geography, market considerations, and organizational needs. At Cohen & Co, we don\'t stop at setting ourselves apart by offering competitive base compensation. As part of our 'great people first' foundational principle, our firm offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that allows each employee to design a package that best suits their needs and goes beyond standard options, including time off outside of your standard PTO to recharge and give back to the community, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities, and so much more!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity of thought and background to build an inclusive and energized culture and better meet the needs of our clients.
Agency recruiters may not submit unsolicited candidate information or resumes to any Cohen & Co employee without a recruiting services contract first being entered into with the Cohen & Co Talent Acquisition Team; see policy here.
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