Director, SEC & Financial Reporting

Company Description

MicroStrategy transforms organizations into intelligent enterprises through data-driven innovation. We match smart people to dynamic projects and technologies that truly challenge their talents. Curious and creative in outlook, our success is built on the talent and energy of smart and driven people. MicroStrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) is a worldwide leader in enterprise analytics and mobility software. A pioneer in the BI and analytics space, MicroStrategy delivers innovative software that empowers people to make better decisions and transform the way they do business. We provide our enterprise customers with world-class software and expert services so they can deploy unique intelligence applications.

Job Description

Title: Director, SEC & Financial Reporting  

 

Key Responsibilities:  

• SEC Reporting: Manage the preparation, review, and filing of all SEC documents, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and other required filings. Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with SEC regulations and U.S. GAAP.  

• Financial Reporting: Manage the preparation and distribution of the company's consolidated financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, in accordance with U.S. GAAP.  

• Compliance and Technical Accounting: Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards and regulations, including for revenue recognition for software licenses, share-based compensation, earnings per share, segment reporting, debt and equity transactions, crypto assets, non-GAAP reporting, lease accounting, and ESG, amongst other topics as relevant. Provide technical accounting guidance and implement new accounting standards as necessary.  

• Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of accounting and finance professionals. Foster a collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and continuous improvement.  

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various departments, including Legal, Investor Relations, Tax, and Treasury, to ensure the accurate and timely reporting of financial information.  

• Strategic Initiatives: Partner with senior leadership on strategic initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, financial planning and analysis, and other corporate finance projects.  

• Regulatory Updates: Stay current with changes in accounting standards, SEC regulations, and other financial reporting requirements. Lead the implementation of new policies and procedures to comply with evolving regulations.  

Qualifications:  

• 10+ years of relevant experience in SEC reporting, financial reporting, and technical accounting for a public company  

• Prior Big 4 experience preferred Active CPA license required  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. An advanced degree (MBA or Master’s in Accounting) is a plus.  

• MS Office proficiency required – strong Excel skills a must  

• Experience working with U.S. GAAP and technical accounting research software   

• Knowledge of SEC rules and requirements  

• Experience with XBRL tagging and use of SEC filing software.    

• Strong technical accounting skills, including experience with complex accounting issues.