Job Description - Director of SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting (2500003W)
Job Description
Director of SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting - ( 2500003W )
Description
The Director of SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting will be a key member of the Babcock & Wilcox Corporate Accounting team, responsible for leading the SEC reporting process including preparation of quarterly 10-Qs, the 10K and the annual report as well as the earnings release and proxy process along with assisting in ad-hoc filings, as needed. This role will also provide technical accounting support across the company to ensure compliance with US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.The position will oversee a team of 2-3 people and report to the Corporate Controller.
- Responsible for the planning and preparation of periodic SEC reporting documents including Forms 10-Q and 10-K and support the earnings release and proxy process and other ad-hoc filings throughout the year.
- Manage the Financial Reporting teams preparation of financial statement disclosures, ensuring they are supported with appropriate documentation and compliant with SOX requirements.
- Manage distribution of drafts to various internal and external parties, including accumulating and addressing comments received from external auditors, legal counsel and executive management.
- Assist in preparation of quarterly earnings materials including executive scripts and investor presentations through collaboration with Investor Relations and Corporate Communications teams.
- Manage the Financial Reporting team preparation and review of XBRL tagging, using an industry leading tool.
- Work with external auditors and internal contacts to ensure the accuracy and timely completion of SOX documentation, risk matrices and test plans for related cycles.
- Assist in researching accounting matters and disclosures, performing peer benchmarking analyses on disclosure trends and comment letters and assisting in other special projects, as required.
- Complete, document and communicate ad hoc projects and analyses from internal customers (including Senior and Executive Management).
- 8-10 years relevant experience in publicly traded company or large public accounting firm
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience and education
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to partner and collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret and apply technical accounting literature
- CPA
- Strong attention to detail & data accuracy, while understanding the “big picture”
- Outstanding organization, process and time management skills, including ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Previous experience with Workiva
- Previous experience with Oracle and Microsoft Office products
- Previous experience with accounting for Defined-Benefit Plans
- Previous experience with ASC 606 disclosures, especially revenue over time