Job DescriptionThis role is based in our Newton, MA office (the team generally work 3 days in office, and remotely Mondays and Fridays).
Job OverviewThe Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting reports to the Corporate Controller and plays a critical leadership role in managing SEC compliance, technical accounting matters, and external financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities - Lead and oversee SEC reporting processes, including the preparation and filing of periodic reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and other regulatory filings
- Provide technical accounting guidance and advise on complex accounting standards and GAAP compliance, including drafting of technical accounting memos
- Manage and review complex agreements, perform independent accounting research, and determine applicable US GAAP standards
- Oversee financial reporting regulations and ensure compliance with SEC requirements
- Manage SEC reporting calendar including cross-functional collaboration to ensure all required supporting disclosure documents are available on time and with accuracy
- Act as primary point person for external auditors relative to their quarterly reviews and audit work
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
- Stay current on evolving accounting standards and regulatory requirements
- Ensure compliance with SOX
Qualifications- CPA, Accounting degree
- 9+ years experience in assurance / audit practice at Big 4 public accounting firm
- Deep expertise in US GAAP and SEC reporting regulations
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and technical accounting principles
- Experience managing SEC filings and external reporting processes
- Proven ability to research and interpret complex accounting guidance
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Experience leading and developing accounting teams
We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you're not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces - like at an Informa event - you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.
Our benefits include:
- Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment
- Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer with a philanthropic organization
- Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it's time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
- Time out: Open Vacation, plus 10 national holidays, and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
- Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
- Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more
- Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs
- As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world
The salary range for this role is $150,000- $180,000 based on experience.
This posting will automatically expire on 08/11/2026.