Sr. Director, Financial Reporting

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Who we are:

Welcoming, collaborative and having the opportunity to make an impact - is how our employees describe working here.  Galileo is a financial technology company that provides innovative and revolutionary software products and services that power some of the world's largest Fintechs. We are the only payments innovator that applies tech and engineering capabilities to empower Fintechs and financial institutions to unleash their full creativity to achieve their most inspired goals. Galileo leads its industry with superior fraud detection, security, decision-making analytics and regulatory compliance functionality combined with customized, responsive and flexible programs to accelerate the success of all payments companies and solve tomorrow's payments challenges today. We hire energetic and creative employees while providing them the opportunity to excel in their careers and make a difference for our clients. Learn more about us and why we work here at https://www.galileo-ft.com/working-at-galileo.

The role:

SoFi is searching for a Senior Director of Financial Reporting with financial services expertise to lead the Company’s Financial Reporting function.

The Sr Director of Financial Reporting will be responsible for managing all SEC reporting, filings and related analysis to ensure the accurate reporting of financial data in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This individual will work closely with the finance, legal, investor relations and executive teams to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory guidelines and provide accurate and transparent financial information to stakeholders, including shareholders, analysts, and the general public.

Your expertise in SEC Reporting and your deep understanding of GAAP and related reporting requirements will be instrumental in guiding our organization through complex financial matters and ensuring adherence to reporting standards. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, executives, and external auditors to maintain the highest level of financial integrity and provide valuable insights to support key decision-making processes.

This position will report to the Chief Accounting Officer and will be a member of the Controllership Leadership Team.

The right person will have leadership experience in financial services, bring a strong point of view as a key member of the Controllership Leadership Team and contribute to our strategic vision and tactical execution to enhance the team's performance. The Sr Director of Financial Reporting will also have strong experience in scaling people, processes, and systems in a high growth environment while establishing best-in-class processes and practices.

What you’ll do: 

• Lead, prepare and review quarterly and annual financial reports (10-Q, 10-K) for filing with the SEC, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and standards.

• Manage the timely and accurate preparation of other SEC filings, including Form 8-K, proxy statements in collaboration with HR and Legal, and registration statements.

• Assist in the preparation of earnings releases, investor presentations, and other external communications to ensure consistency and accuracy of financial information.

• Prepare and present at the disclosure and audit committees on a quarterly basis.

• Key contributor to the ESG working group.

• Partner with the Accounting Policy team to monitor, evaluate, and implement developments and changes in SEC regulations, accounting standards, and reporting requirements, and ensure the company's filings are in compliance.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including the finance, legal, and investor relations teams, to gather and analyze financial data, supporting schedules, and disclosures for SEC filings.

• Ensure compliance with SEC regulations and GAAP accounting, including XBRL reporting and the disclosure checklist.

• Ensure internal controls over financial reporting, SOX compliance, including disclosure controls and procedures, are adequate and operating effectively.

• Continue to streamline, improve and further automate the SEC reporting process

• Coordinate with external auditors to facilitate the timely completion of quarterly and annual audits.

• Partner with the Investor Relations team as needed with investor engagement activities, including preparation materials for key investor quarterly reporting.

• Participate in special projects, improve processes and assist with documentation and compliance with SOX.

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