Director, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting
Santa Clara, CAFull-TimeDirectorAccounts / Finance
Skills
Responsibilities:
- Manage the end-to-end preparation and filing of all SEC documents, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, proxy statements, and Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, 5).
- Ensure compliance with all Regulation S-X and S-K disclosure requirements.
- Design, implement, and maintain a best-in-class SEC reporting calendar, processes, and disclosure controls and procedures (DCPs). This includes developing the narrative disclosure process and managing the tie-out and supporting documentation for all filings.
- Lead the research, evaluation, and documentation of complex US GAAP and SEC reporting matters.
- Author technical accounting memos and guide the implementation of new accounting standards across the organization.
- Serve as the subject matter expert and administrator for SEC reporting software, specifically DFIN's ActiveDisclosure platform
- Partner closely with the CFO, Corporate Controller, Legal Counsel, FP&A, and Investor Relations teams to ensure a cohesive and transparent reporting process.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to accounting staff.
- Manage external audit firm relationships regarding SEC matters.
- Assist with the financial reporting impact of strategic initiatives, including M&A activities, debt offerings, and other material transactions.
Required Skills:
- Active CPA license required.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting and financial reporting, with significant experience in a public company environment and/or Big 4 public accounting firm.
- Extensive, hands-on experience managing the SEC reporting process and preparing 10-K and 10-Q filings.
- Proficiency using DFIN ActiveDisclosure or a comparable SEC reporting tool (e.g., Workiva).
- Deep technical knowledge of US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations.
- Proven ability to build processes from scratch and drive efficiency in a newly public company environment.
- Strong understanding of SOX compliance related to financial reporting controls.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with all levels of an organization.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-growth environment, such as a recently public technology company.
Preferred Skills:
- Team Player – Collaborative leadership style
- Experience in the technology, software, or SaaS industry.
- Prior experience in a company during or immediately following an IPO.
