Smith Arnold Partners
Director of Financial Reporting
Smith Arnold Partners, Stamford, Connecticut, United States, 06925
Director of Financial (SEC) Reporting
Location:
Stamford, CT (Hybrid) –
Salary:
$150,000 – $170,000 + Annual Bonus and LTI –
Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level –
Employment type:
Full‑time –
Job function:
Accounting/Auditing and Finance –
Industries:
Banking, Investment Banking, and Investment Management.
Compensation Base pay range: $150,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr. Additional compensation types: Annual Bonus and Stock options.
Are you looking for an impactful Financial Reporting leadership role in a growing organization? Our client—a respected and rapidly growing public organization—is expanding its finance team and seeking a strategic, hands‑on Director of External Reporting. In this high‑visibility leadership role, you’ll oversee and drive the company’s SEC reporting function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and excellence across all external filings.
Company Feedback
Pay is good, benefits reasonable, overtime is available, overall very fairly compensated.
Great place to work and learn!
Overview Join a high‑performing finance team as the Director of SEC Reporting, where you’ll lead the preparation and submission of external financial filings for a publicly traded organization. This hands‑on leadership role offers visibility across the enterprise and the opportunity to drive reporting excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the preparation, review, and timely submission of quarterly and annual financial statements in compliance with US GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal policies.
Lead the drafting and refinement of financial disclosures in collaboration with cross‑functional stakeholders.
Manage the financial reporting calendar and prepare materials for Audit and Disclosure Committee meetings.
Continuously enhance disclosure quality through benchmarking, peer analysis, and internal assessments.
Ensure robust internal controls and SOX compliance, including tie‑outs, cash flow worksheets, and fluctuation analyses.
Conduct technical accounting research to support accurate and compliant reporting.
Drive special projects from concept to completion, providing strategic and tactical leadership.
Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
Partner with the SOX Program Office and First Line Control Office to strengthen internal controls and streamline reporting processes.
Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
Qualifications
Active CPA license required.
7–10 years of progressive experience in Accounting and SEC Reporting, including tenure at a Big 4 public accounting firm.
Proven leadership experience managing teams and complex projects.
Industry experience in financial services, particularly depository or lending institutions, is a plus.
Deep knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX compliance.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data clearly and effectively.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and reporting tools such as Workiva/WDesk.
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Stamford, CT (Hybrid) –
Salary:
$150,000 – $170,000 + Annual Bonus and LTI –
Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level –
Employment type:
Full‑time –
Job function:
Accounting/Auditing and Finance –
Industries:
Banking, Investment Banking, and Investment Management.
Compensation Base pay range: $150,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr. Additional compensation types: Annual Bonus and Stock options.
Are you looking for an impactful Financial Reporting leadership role in a growing organization? Our client—a respected and rapidly growing public organization—is expanding its finance team and seeking a strategic, hands‑on Director of External Reporting. In this high‑visibility leadership role, you’ll oversee and drive the company’s SEC reporting function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and excellence across all external filings.
Company Feedback
Pay is good, benefits reasonable, overtime is available, overall very fairly compensated.
Great place to work and learn!
Overview Join a high‑performing finance team as the Director of SEC Reporting, where you’ll lead the preparation and submission of external financial filings for a publicly traded organization. This hands‑on leadership role offers visibility across the enterprise and the opportunity to drive reporting excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the preparation, review, and timely submission of quarterly and annual financial statements in compliance with US GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal policies.
Lead the drafting and refinement of financial disclosures in collaboration with cross‑functional stakeholders.
Manage the financial reporting calendar and prepare materials for Audit and Disclosure Committee meetings.
Continuously enhance disclosure quality through benchmarking, peer analysis, and internal assessments.
Ensure robust internal controls and SOX compliance, including tie‑outs, cash flow worksheets, and fluctuation analyses.
Conduct technical accounting research to support accurate and compliant reporting.
Drive special projects from concept to completion, providing strategic and tactical leadership.
Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
Partner with the SOX Program Office and First Line Control Office to strengthen internal controls and streamline reporting processes.
Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
Qualifications
Active CPA license required.
7–10 years of progressive experience in Accounting and SEC Reporting, including tenure at a Big 4 public accounting firm.
Proven leadership experience managing teams and complex projects.
Industry experience in financial services, particularly depository or lending institutions, is a plus.
Deep knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX compliance.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data clearly and effectively.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and reporting tools such as Workiva/WDesk.
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