Head of SEC & Compliance Reporting

The Head of SEC & Compliance Reporting is responsible for the preparation, review, and filing of all external financial reports and compliance disclosures. This role focuses on timely and accurate regulatory reporting, including SEC filings and emerging Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosures. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with deep expertise in external reporting regulations and a proven ability to lead and coordinate complex compliance projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the full process for preparing, reviewing, and filing all SEC‑mandated reports, including Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, and 8‑K, in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Lead the preparation of reporting under IFRS standards.
• Manage the preparation, review, and filing of quarterly earnings reports in collaboration with Investor Relations and FP&A.
• Oversee the drafting of financial statements, footnotes, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Manage the external audit process related to financial statement disclosures and SEC filings, serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
• Oversee and support statutory reporting for all foreign legal entities to ensure alignment and accuracy.
• Lead financial reporting for new bond offerings and other capital market transactions.
• Partner with sustainability reporting leadership to prepare annual sustainability and ESG reports, ensuring compliance with evolving voluntary and mandatory frameworks such as GRI, ISSB, SASB, and TCFD.
• Support data collection, governance, and assurance processes for ESG metrics.
• Monitor and analyze new and proposed compliance regulations from global bodies (e.g., SEC, EU’s CSRD) and provide strategic summaries to senior management.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS reporting principles to ensure consistent and accurate disclosures.
• Collaborate with internal departments, including Legal, Investor Relations, and Operations, to ensure complete and accurate public disclosures.
• Lead and mentor a team of reporting professionals, ensuring deadlines are met and fostering a culture of high‑quality work.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive experience in corporate accounting and external reporting, with a strong focus on SEC filings.
• Significant experience with a public accounting firm (preferably a Big Four firm) is highly desired.
• Proven track record of managing and delivering large‑scale reporting projects, including recent experience with sustainability or ESG disclosures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expert knowledge of SEC rules and regulations.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general familiarity with IFRS.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information to internal and external stakeholders.