Qualifications
Responsibilities
Benefits
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Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):SEC Reporting & External Financial Reporting
Lead the preparation and coordination of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K, and support other SEC filings and financial reporting requirements as needed
Lead and manage the external reporting calendar, establish deliverables and review timelines, coordinate inputs from cross-functional stakeholders, and proactively identify and resolve issues that could affect filing readiness
Prepare and review financial statements, footnotes, supporting schedules, disclosure checklists, and other reporting materials for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements
Perform and oversee detailed tie-outs and consistency reviews among SEC filings, financial statements, earnings materials, supporting schedules, and source documentation
Partner with Legal, Investor Relations, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Accounting, and other functions to coordinate disclosures and ensure consistency of externally reported information
Monitor new and emerging SEC and accounting disclosure requirements and assess and implement appropriate changes to the Company’s reporting processes and disclosures
Coordinate with external auditors on quarterly reviews and annual audits related to financial statements, disclosures, and supporting documentation
Workiva, XBRL & Reporting Process Management
Lead the day-to-day administration and governance of Workiva for SEC reporting, including document rollforwards, data linking, version control, access considerations, and filing readiness
Coordinate XBRL and Inline XBRL processes, including review of tagging, taxonomy updates, validation results, and final filing packages in partnership with internal and external resources
Develop and maintain reporting procedures, templates, checklists, and documentation that support an efficient, repeatable, and well-controlled close-to-file process
Identify and implement process and technology improvements that enhance the quality, efficiency, and scalability of external reporting
Stock-Based Compensation Accounting & Disclosures
Lead the preparation stock-based compensation calculations in accordance with ASC 718, including expense recognition, forfeitures, modifications, settlements, and related period-end analyses
Review underlying support schedules, reconciliations, roll forwards, and supporting documentation, and ensure appropriate linkage to the general ledger and external disclosures
Partner with HR, Legal, Payroll, and external vendors to resolve equity-related accounting and reporting matters and support timely, accurate data flows
Lead preparation and review of equity-related financial statement disclosures and supporting tie-outs
SOX 404 & Internal Controls
Lead and support key SOX 404 controls associated with SEC reporting, financial statement preparation, Workiva, stock-based compensation, and related reporting processes
Coordinate with Internal Audit and external auditors on walkthroughs, control testing, audit requests, and remediation activities, as applicable
Maintain and improve process narratives, flowcharts, risk and control matrices, and evidence supporting the external reporting control environment
Evaluate reporting processes for control, documentation, and efficiency improvements and help implement sustainable solutions
Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership
Lead cross-functional reporting workstreams, build consensus among stakeholders, and communicate data-driven conclusions and recommendations to senior leaders
Serve as a go-to resource for SEC reporting, Workiva, and related technical or process matters and resolve complex and highly complex issues by evaluating alternatives and applying sound judgement
Manage multiple concurrent reporting and accounting priorities, coordinate activities and dependencies across stakeholders, and ensure key deadlines and objectives are achieved
Contribute to special projects, transactions, and technical accounting or reporting initiatives as business needs evolve
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA strongly preferred
Typically 6+ years of applicable accounting and financial reporting experience with a bachelor’s degree, including public accounting and/or public-company SEC reporting experience; Big 4 public accounting experience preferred
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, with demonstrated experience preparing or reviewing Forms 10-Q and 10-K and related financial statement disclosures
Experience with stock-based compensation accounting under ASC 718 preferred
Experience with SOX 404 compliance, financial reporting controls, and external audit support
Hands-on experience with Workiva and XBRL/Inline XBRL strongly preferred
Strong analytical, technical accounting, and problem-solving skills, with the judgment to evaluate alternatives and recommend well-supported solutions.
Excellent project management and organizational skills; with demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex workstreams, competing priorities, dependencies, and critical deadlines. Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor technical information for different audiences and communicate recommendations to senior leaders
Strong influencing and collaboration skills; with the ability to build productive relationships and achieve alignment across diverse internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to provide technical guidance, mentor less-experienced colleagues, and contribute to the development of team capabilities. Ability to anticipate downstream impacts, emerging reporting requirements, risks, and opportunities to improve reporting processes and controls. High attention to detail combined with the ability to understand broader business and financial reporting implications
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The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $119,700.00-$164,000.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 30% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
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