Director SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting
iRiS Recruiting Solutions, Dallas, TX, United States
Job Title:
Director, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting
Department:
Finance / Accounting
Reports To:
VP, Corporate Controller or Chief Accounting Officer
Location:
Hybrid in Plano
Position Summary The
Director of SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting
is responsible for leading the company’s external financial reporting process and ensuring full compliance with
U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations . This role oversees the preparation and filing of all SEC reports, manages the company’s
XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) reporting and tagging process , and provides technical accounting expertise for complex transactions and emerging accounting standards.
This leader will partner closely with finance, legal, investor relations, FP&A, and external auditors to ensure timely, accurate, and transparent financial disclosures while maintaining alignment with evolving regulatory requirements and
SEC taxonomy updates .
Key Responsibilities
Lead the preparation and review of all SEC filings, including
Form 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and other required disclosures .
Ensure financial statements and footnotes are prepared in compliance with
U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting standards .
Coordinate the quarterly and annual financial reporting process, including internal and external review cycles.
Manage disclosure controls and procedures to ensure accuracy and completeness of public filings.
Partner with Investor Relations and Legal to ensure consistency between earnings releases, investor presentations, and SEC filings.
Oversee the company’s
XBRL tagging and filing process , ensuring accuracy and completeness of data tagging.
Ensure compliance with
SEC taxonomy requirements and evolving digital reporting standards .
Manage relationships with third-party financial reporting/XBRL vendors and platforms.
Review and validate
inline XBRL (iXBRL) tagging , extensions, and data quality controls prior to submission.
Monitor regulatory updates related to digital reporting requirements and implement process improvements.
Technical Accounting
Serve as the company’s internal expert on
technical accounting matters and new accounting pronouncements .
Research and document accounting positions related to complex transactions including:
Revenue recognition
Business combinations
Lease accounting
Equity and debt transactions
Impairments and restructuring
Prepare technical accounting memos supporting accounting conclusions.
Lead the implementation of new
FASB/GAAP standards
and assess their impact on financial reporting.
Compliance & Controls
Support and enhance
SOX compliance
related to financial reporting processes.
Maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting and disclosure.
Collaborate with internal and external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Lead and mentor a team responsible for financial reporting and XBRL preparation.
Partner with finance leadership, treasury, tax, and FP&A to ensure alignment of financial data across reporting functions.
Drive process improvements and automation within the financial reporting function.
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on accounting and regulatory matters.
Qualifications Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
Master’s degree in Accounting or MBA preferred
CPA required
Experience
10+ years of progressive accounting experience with significant
SEC reporting experience
Public accounting background (Big 4 or national firm) strongly preferred
Experience in a
public company or SEC reporting environment
Direct experience overseeing
XBRL tagging and digital financial reporting
Technical Skills
Deep knowledge of
SEC reporting requirements, U.S. GAAP, and financial disclosure standards
Expertise in
XBRL / iXBRL tagging and SEC taxonomy
Experience with financial reporting platforms (Workiva, ActiveDisclosure, Certent, or similar)
Strong understanding of
SOX and internal control frameworks
Advanced Excel and financial reporting systems experience
Strong technical accounting expertise
Exceptional attention to detail and analytical ability
Ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory guidance
Strong project management and deadline management skills
Executive-level communication and presentation skills
Collaborative leadership and cross-functional influence
Preferred Experience
Experience managing
SEC filing automation platforms
Experience with
large, complex public company reporting structures
Exposure to
international reporting considerations or multi-entity consolidations
What Success Looks Like in This Role
Accurate and timely SEC filings with no material errors
Fully compliant
XBRL tagging aligned with current SEC taxonomy
Effective implementation of new accounting standards
Streamlined financial reporting processes with strong internal controls
Strong partnership with finance leadership, auditors, and regulators
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Director, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting
Department:
Finance / Accounting
Reports To:
VP, Corporate Controller or Chief Accounting Officer
Location:
Hybrid in Plano
Position Summary The
Director of SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting
is responsible for leading the company’s external financial reporting process and ensuring full compliance with
U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations . This role oversees the preparation and filing of all SEC reports, manages the company’s
XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) reporting and tagging process , and provides technical accounting expertise for complex transactions and emerging accounting standards.
This leader will partner closely with finance, legal, investor relations, FP&A, and external auditors to ensure timely, accurate, and transparent financial disclosures while maintaining alignment with evolving regulatory requirements and
SEC taxonomy updates .
Key Responsibilities
Lead the preparation and review of all SEC filings, including
Form 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and other required disclosures .
Ensure financial statements and footnotes are prepared in compliance with
U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting standards .
Coordinate the quarterly and annual financial reporting process, including internal and external review cycles.
Manage disclosure controls and procedures to ensure accuracy and completeness of public filings.
Partner with Investor Relations and Legal to ensure consistency between earnings releases, investor presentations, and SEC filings.
Oversee the company’s
XBRL tagging and filing process , ensuring accuracy and completeness of data tagging.
Ensure compliance with
SEC taxonomy requirements and evolving digital reporting standards .
Manage relationships with third-party financial reporting/XBRL vendors and platforms.
Review and validate
inline XBRL (iXBRL) tagging , extensions, and data quality controls prior to submission.
Monitor regulatory updates related to digital reporting requirements and implement process improvements.
Technical Accounting
Serve as the company’s internal expert on
technical accounting matters and new accounting pronouncements .
Research and document accounting positions related to complex transactions including:
Revenue recognition
Business combinations
Lease accounting
Equity and debt transactions
Impairments and restructuring
Prepare technical accounting memos supporting accounting conclusions.
Lead the implementation of new
FASB/GAAP standards
and assess their impact on financial reporting.
Compliance & Controls
Support and enhance
SOX compliance
related to financial reporting processes.
Maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting and disclosure.
Collaborate with internal and external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Lead and mentor a team responsible for financial reporting and XBRL preparation.
Partner with finance leadership, treasury, tax, and FP&A to ensure alignment of financial data across reporting functions.
Drive process improvements and automation within the financial reporting function.
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on accounting and regulatory matters.
Qualifications Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
Master’s degree in Accounting or MBA preferred
CPA required
Experience
10+ years of progressive accounting experience with significant
SEC reporting experience
Public accounting background (Big 4 or national firm) strongly preferred
Experience in a
public company or SEC reporting environment
Direct experience overseeing
XBRL tagging and digital financial reporting
Technical Skills
Deep knowledge of
SEC reporting requirements, U.S. GAAP, and financial disclosure standards
Expertise in
XBRL / iXBRL tagging and SEC taxonomy
Experience with financial reporting platforms (Workiva, ActiveDisclosure, Certent, or similar)
Strong understanding of
SOX and internal control frameworks
Advanced Excel and financial reporting systems experience
Strong technical accounting expertise
Exceptional attention to detail and analytical ability
Ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory guidance
Strong project management and deadline management skills
Executive-level communication and presentation skills
Collaborative leadership and cross-functional influence
Preferred Experience
Experience managing
SEC filing automation platforms
Experience with
large, complex public company reporting structures
Exposure to
international reporting considerations or multi-entity consolidations
What Success Looks Like in This Role
Accurate and timely SEC filings with no material errors
Fully compliant
XBRL tagging aligned with current SEC taxonomy
Effective implementation of new accounting standards
Streamlined financial reporting processes with strong internal controls
Strong partnership with finance leadership, auditors, and regulators
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