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Associate Director, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$74,183 / year median in Wisconsin
-3% projected decline
Job Description
U.S. GAAP, SEC
rules, and internal control requirements. The Associate Director serves as a key resource on technical accounting matters and partners cross-functionally with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Tax, and external auditors to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. The base salary range for this position is $165,000 - $185,000 per year plus a comprehensive compensation package. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Duties and Responsibilities of theAssociate Director, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting:
Technical Accounting Research & Policy- Research, analyze, and document the accounting treatment for complex and non-routine transactions (e.
U.S. GAAP.
- Draft technical accounting memoranda and position papers supporting conclusions reached, and present findings to management and external auditors.
- Monitor emerging accounting standards and SEC rule changes; assess and communicate the impact on SHINE's financial statements and disclosures.
- Assist in developing and updating accounting policies and procedures to reflect new standards and evolving business activities. SEC Reporting
- Prepare and/or review periodic SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, and proxy statement disclosures, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with SEC and GAAP requirements.
- Coordinate the quarterly and annual close and external reporting timeline across Accounting, FP&A, Legal, and Investor Relations.
- Prepare footnote disclosures and supporting schedules, including review of XBRL tagging.
- Support the preparation of earnings releases and other investor communications, ensuring consistency with SEC filings. Internal Controls & Audit Support
- Support the design, documentation, and testing of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) in accordance with SOX requirements.
- Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors on technical accounting and reporting matters, coordinating requests and timelines.
- Identify and help remediate control deficiencies and recommend process improvements to strengthen the control environment.
- Participate in the evaluation of new systems, processes, or transactions for financial reporting and internal controls implications. Cross-Functional Partnership & Leadership
- Partner with FP&A, Legal, Tax, Treasury, and business unit leaders to gather information necessary to support technical accounting conclusions and disclosures.
- Provide guidance and training to Accounting staff on technical accounting topics and SEC reporting requirements.
- Assist in mentoring and developing junior accounting team members.
- Support special projects, including M&A due diligence, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives. Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- Active CPA license required (or actively pursuing).
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a combination of public accounting (Big 4 or national firm preferred) and/or corporate technical accounting or SEC reporting experience.
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements (Regulation S-X and S-K), with hands-on experience preparing or reviewing 10-K and 10-Q filings.
- Experience researching and documenting complex accounting matters (e.g., ASC 606, 842, 805, 718) and drafting technical accounting memoranda.
- Experience with SOX internal controls and working directly with external auditors.
- Experience with SEC reporting and XBRL tools (e.g., Workiva) and ERP systems preferred; strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting concepts to non-accounting stakeholders and handle confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, public-company environment, working both independently and collaboratively across Accounting, FP&A, Legal, and Tax.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort:
- Ability to use a computer, telephone and standard office equipment.
- Ability to comply with safety and security requirements, including access-controlled areas.
- Exposure to standard office noise and lighting conditions.
- Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
- Moderate physical activity.