Financial Reporting Director - remote

Overview

Directs activities related to, and is responsible for the company’s external financial reporting in compliance with applicable regulations and standards. Responsible for maintaining compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and the Security and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) accounting regulations. Also directs or performs technical accounting research and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Directs activity required to prepare SEC documents, including annual and periodic financial statements, including Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, and Form 8-K, collaborating with necessary personnel to ensure complete, accurate and timely delivery.
• Directs activity required to prepare Department of Education and multiple state agencies financial reporting requirements; complying with all regulatory requirements for public companies.
• Directs activity required to prepare monthly financial, operational and statistical data reports for Executive Management or the Board of Directors.
• Provides technical accounting guidance to the VP, Accounting & Reporting/Corporate Controller, CFO and CEO.
• Serves as a member of the company’s Disclosure Committee to ensure open communication with Executive Management and the Audit Committee of the Board
• Remains current on emerging accounting, reporting and disclosure standards by the FASB, SEC and the Department of Education communicating, training and advising the organization as appropriate.
• Creates and implements policies and procedures that ensure efficient operations, appropriate internal controls and compliance with Generally
• Accepted Accounting Principles, SEC regulations, and SOX.
• Directs or performs technical accounting research and analysis concluding on complex accounting issues and transactions as well as preparing related memorandum.
• Acts as a liason between the accounting team and internal audit when questions about internal controls arise.
• Manages independent accountant audit and quarterly reviews.
• Builds and mentors an effective team.
• Establish/maintain a high performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff utilizing effective training, performance management and career-development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metrics.
• Recognizes and rewards employee contributions and achievements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Experience

• Bachelors degree in Accounting
• Active CPA License
• 8 – 10 years of experience in public accounting, SEC Reporting, Audit or relevant business experience
• Experience and expertise in the interpretation and application of US GAAP, SEC reporting, SOX and regulatory requirements
• Project management and system implementation experience is preferred
• Merger and Acquisition experience is preferred

Skills

• Detail oriented with strong time management skills
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) is required
• PeopleSoft andOneStream experience is a plus
• Ability to influence without authority in a matrix organization
• Ability to collaborate throughout the organization
• Ability to build an effective team through coaching and mentoring
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential
• Ability to organize, plan, prioritize, and achieve results

Abilities

• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 5 pounds or less 5% of the workday
• Must be able stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 5% or less of the workday
• Must be able to talk, see, hear, concentrate, think, learn and reason for all of the workday
• Must be able to sit and walk or otherwise move around for prolonged periods throughout the workday.
• Must be able to use a keyboard and do manual tasks for prolonged periods throughout the workday.
• May require up to 10% of overnight travel if not local to Phoenix.

Work Environment

• Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment.

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