National Assurance Director

Opportunity ID

9281

Department

Assurance

Location(s)

Chicago

State

Illinois

Function

National Assurance

Job Description

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a National Assurance Director to join the SEC team in our National Assurance practice.

CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered hybrid which means team members are expected to be thoughtful and intentional in how they create opportunities for in-person collaboration. While the cadence of in-office presence is determined at the team level, our professionals are encouraged to be in the office/together in person on average 3 days a week.

YOUR TEAM.

This position will support our US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Practice. CohnReznick is proud to be a nationally recognized assurance, tax and advisory firm, offering fully integrated opportunities and cross-functional learning to fast-track your career. The Director position within CohnReznick's National Assurance Office offers a rare blend of technical leadership and support of client service professionals. It's a platform to shape the future of assurance quality and compliance with SEC rules and regulations by our clients. You will work directly with Assurance Partners and other professionals serving SEC clients, occasionally interact with clients, and assist in communications with the SEC both related to client service or representing the Firm on SEC proposals relevant to the Firm. Additionally, this role will collaborate with other leaders in National Assurance who lead areas involving risk, auditing, accounting, and monitoring.

YOUR ROLE.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

As a National Assurance director, your primary responsibilities include providing technical consultation to our SEC Practice assurance teams andclients as well as:

1. SEC Rules & Regulations
   • Consultations on application of SEC Rules & Regulations
   • Follow SEC rulemaking
   • Communicate on behalf of Firm with SEC staff on exceptions, waivers, pre-clearances, consultations and comment letters
   • Review draft responses to SEC staff comment letters by SEC issuer audit clients
2. SEC Reporting
   • Review filings with the SEC for our SEC clients
   • Support engagement teams in SEC comment letters to our clients
   • Support the engagement team through consultations and comments related to SEC-registered security offerings and private placements of SEC clients
3. Accounting for Public Entities
   • Collaborate with the National Director of Accounting in monitoring and implementing Accounting standards revisions that apply only to public companies like EPS, Segment Reporting, SEC Staff Accounting Bulletins

YOUR EXPERIENCE.

The successful candidate will have:

• BS in accounting
• Licensed CPA
• Minimum 10+ years audit & accounting experience in a public accounting arena
• Significant expertise in SEC requirements and reporting
• Prior experience in SEC Services group of National Office or Professional Practice at other accounting firms preferred
• Strong research and professional writing skills
• Solid organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to multi-task

In addition, please take a moment to review our

Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

In Illinois, the salary range for a National Assurance Directoris $227,000 to $294,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. Salary is one component of the CohnReznick total rewards package, which includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded and inclusive parental benefits, to name a few. To learn more about life at

"CohnReznick" is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services. CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiaries) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.

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