Informa

Director, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting

Informa$150K — $180K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • CPA certification and a degree in Accounting.
  • Over 9 years of experience in assurance or audit at a Big 4 firm.
  • In-depth knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting regulations.
  • Proficient in financial reporting standards and technical accounting principles.
  • Experience in managing SEC filings and external reporting processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to research and interpret complex accounting guidance.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience in leading and developing accounting teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead SEC reporting processes, including the preparation of 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings.
  • Provide technical accounting guidance on complex standards and GAAP compliance.
  • Manage and review complex agreements, conducting independent accounting research.
  • Ensure compliance with SEC regulations in financial reporting.
  • Oversee the SEC reporting calendar and coordinate cross-functional support.
  • Serve as the primary contact for external auditors during audits.
  • Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Stay updated on evolving accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

  • Welcoming company culture with social events and colleague networks.
  • Opportunity to volunteer with philanthropic organizations for up to four days per year.
  • Career development through bespoke training, mentoring, and access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning.
  • Open Vacation policy plus 10 national holidays and flexible remote work options.
  • Competitive benefits package including 401k match, health, vision, and dental insurance.
  • Strong support for wellbeing, including EAP assistance and access to wellness resources.
  • Recognition programs that celebrate employee achievements.
  • International collaboration opportunities with teams worldwide.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This role is based in our Newton, MA office (the team generally work 3 days in office, and remotely Mondays and Fridays).

Job Overview

The 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.

About Informa

Informa is a publishing and events company that provides information and services to businesses and professionals. The company's products include books, journals, and online databases. Informa also organizes conferences and exhibitions in various industries, including healthcare, finance, and technology. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in London, England. Informa has offices in more than 30 countries.
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