Director, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting

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The Director of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting will report to the SVP, Finance, Corporate Controller. The Director will oversee all financial reporting activities. This role will ensure that all financial reporting activities will be completed promptly, efficiently and completely. The Director of Financial Reporting and  Technical Accounting should possess a deep knowledge of accounting principals and have a demonstrated ability to lead individuals in all technical accounting measures.  

What you will do... 

• Responsible for overseeing and preparing quarterly and annual financial statements, including footnote disclosures and MD&A, while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SEC requirements. 

• Manage and participate in various aspects of SEC reporting, including the preparation and filing of 10-Q, 10-K, earnings releases, Proxy Statement and other SEC filings 

• Serve as the technical accounting expert, working cross-functionally to provide guidance and prepare memos as needed in areas including mergers and acquisitions, new products and company initiatives, equity compensation, and revenue recognition.  

• Lead the assessment and implementation of new SEC/GAAP pronouncements. 

• Oversee Accounting Policies, including maintaining and developing policies and providing training/education across the company as applicable 

• Assist with tax filings, regulatory reporting, healthcare licensure renewals, and internal/management reporting. 

• Play a key role in accounting close processes, especially in complex accounting areas, including reviewing and analyzing accounting entries and reconciliations.  

• Partner with the broader Accounting team to manage the consolidation of financial results from various entities. 

• Analyze period-over-period fluctuations in financial statement balances and provide insightful commentary of key business drivers and trends. 

• Ability to maintain an effective internal control structure by recognizing potential risk, enhancing controls, ensure compliance documentation and creating new policies and procedures.   

• Coordinate with outside auditors with quarterly reviews, annual audits, and statutory audits. 

• Coordinate with HR and Legal teams on the Equity Compensation program including equity accounting matters and program administration 

• Identify and implement process improvements and new technologies, as applicable, to improve efficiency and effectiveness in financial reporting and accounting. 

• Prepare and present to Senior Management and in company/departmental trainings on various accounting and financial reporting topics. 

• Develop, train and mentor for 2-4 direct reports and staff and recruit necessary skillsets to further the function's growth.  

About you...

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required. 

• Active CPA license or equivalent certification is required. 

• 8-12 years of experience, with at least 5 years at a Big 4 accounting firm, working with public companies on financial reporting and technical accounting matters. 

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting standards, SEC reporting requirements, and accounting close; Healthcare industry experience is a plus. 

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and drive process improvements. 

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