Director, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

Company Description

Palmetto is a leading clean tech company on a mission to accelerate the transition to a clean energy future. With a belief that consumers can have it all, we are an uncompromising energy company that makes coming clean a no brainer. Our award-winning technology platform empowers homeowners, businesses, and entrepreneurs to adopt renewable energy through simple, scalable, and innovative solutions. Operating at the intersection of B2B and D2C, we offer software, financial products, and services that drive real environmental impact—without compromising value. We deliver end-to-end solutions for whole home electrification that put clean energy within reach for all. 

Our employees are our most valuable resource. We foster a promote-from-within culture that prioritizes talent development, career growth, and purpose-driven work. Palmetto offers a comprehensive benefits package—including unlimited PTO, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid parental leave, retirement plans, and more—so you can have it all both personally and professionally. Palmetto prioritizes people, planet, and profit—backed by a culture that values collaboration, impact, and balance. Join us in building a brighter, cleaner world.

Location

This position will be based in Charlotte, NC.

Reporting

This position will report to the Chief Accounting Officer and works in close partnership with the accounting team as well as internal and external auditors.

Summary of Role 

Palmetto is seeking a Director, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting to lead all external reporting and technical accounting functions. This is a highly visible and critical role responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the Company’s SEC filings, technical accounting positions, and financial disclosures. The Director will serve as the Company’s primary subject matter expert on US GAAP technical accounting matters and will own all aspects of the SEC reporting process.

This is a newly created and critical position developed in response to the continued growth and complexity of our business. The role interfaces cross-functionally across the organization and requires the ability to operate with credibility at the executive level.

Strategic & Tactical

• SEC Reporting & External Disclosures
  • Lead the end-to-end preparation and review of all SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and other required filings, ensuring compliance with Regulation S-X and S-K disclosure requirements
  • Oversee the preparation of financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, earnings releases, and non-GAAP reconciliations
  • Manage the XBRL/iXBRL tagging process and ensure accurate, timely submission of filings via EDGAR
  • Coordinate the review of SEC filings with external auditors, outside legal counsel, investor relations, and executive management
  • Monitor FASB, SEC, PCAOB, and other regulatory bodies to identify and assess the impact of new accounting standards and regulatory developments on the Company’s reporting and disclosures
  • Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors on all external reporting and technical accounting matters
  • Administer and optimize the Company’s SEC reporting software platform (e.g., Workiva)
• Technical Accounting
  • Serve as the Company’s primary subject matter expert on complex and non-routine accounting matters under US GAAP
  • Research, document, and communicate technical accounting positions on complex transactions, including equity arrangements, revenue recognition, lease accounting, business combinations, impairments, and other significant transactions
  • Author and maintain high-quality technical accounting memos that withstand auditor and regulatory scrutiny
  • Lead the assessment and implementation of new accounting standards across the organization, including developing accounting policies and updating the Company’s policy framework
  • Provide proactive technical accounting guidance to business partners on contemplated transactions and strategic initiatives to ensure accounting and operational considerations are addressed upfront
  • Collaborate with Legal, FP&A, Tax, and business teams on complex or judgment-intensive accounting matters
• SOX Compliance & Internal Controls
  • Own and maintain a strong internal control environment over financial reporting, including SOX 404 compliance
  • Design, document, and continuously improve controls over the external reporting and technical accounting processes
  • Partner with internal audit and external auditors on control testing, deficiency remediation, and readiness activities