Director of Financial Reporting

As Director of Financial Reporting , you’ll lead firm-wide financial reporting, technical accounting, and close governance for a large, multi-entity public accounting firm. You’ll serve as a key partner to the CFO and leadership team, ensuring accurate, timely reporting and providing guidance on U.S. GAAP interpretation and reporting policy.

In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with the CFO, Controller, FP&A, Tax, and Practice Leadership to strengthen reporting processes, enhance internal controls, and deliver meaningful financial insights that support firm growth and governance. You’ll play a critical role in shaping scalable processes, elevating reporting standards, and positioning the firm for continued success.

Financial Reporting & Close Governance

• Own the firm’s monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of:
• Firm-wide consolidated financial statements
• Practice-level and legal entity reporting
• Management and governance reporting packages
• Establish and enforce close calendars, standards, and review protocols
• Oversee consolidation of multiple entities and offices
  
  

Technical Accounting & Policy Leadership

• Serve as the firm’s subject matter expert on U.S. GAAP and professional services accounting
• Develop, document, and maintain firm-wide accounting policies and procedures
• Evaluate and implement new accounting standards and interpret their impact
• Provide guidance on complex accounting matters, including:
• Revenue recognition and WIP
• Partner compensation accounting
• Lease accounting
• Business combinations and restructuring
  
  

Internal Controls, Audit & Governance

• Design, maintain, and enhance internal controls over financial reporting
• Support internal and external audits, reviews, and regulatory examinations
• Ensure compliance with firm policies, GAAP, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Lead remediation efforts for identified control gaps
  
  

Leadership & Team Development

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing financial reporting team
• Set clear expectations, review standards, and development plans
• Foster a culture of accountability, precision, and continuous improvement
• Serve as a mentor and technical resource across the finance organization
  
  

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with FP&A on alignment between reporting and forecasting
• Collaborate with Service Line leaders, HR, IT, and Operations on reporting impacts
• Support leadership initiatives, special projects, and firm-wide transformations
  
  

Who You Are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA license preferred
• 10–15 years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience
• Experience in public accounting or professional services required
• Proven leadership of firm-wide financial reporting and close processes
• Hands-on experience with Workday Financial Management required
• Experience with multi-entity and multi-office organizations
• Experience with Private Equity a plus
  
  

Technical & Systems Expertise

• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and professional services accounting
• Strong experience with Workday reporting, consolidations, and close workflows
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with BI or reporting tools preferred
  
  

Key Competencies

• Executive-level communication and presence
• Strong technical judgment and attention to detail
• Ability to operate effectively in a complex, partner-driven environment
• Process discipline with a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong people leadership and cross-functional influence
  
  

Locations

• Preferred loca tions – Akron or Cleveland, OH
• Youngstown, OH; Baltimore, MD; Buffalo or New York, NY; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Detroit or St. Clair Shores, MI; Milwaukee, WI; Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, PA
• Hybrid work environment  
  
  

Who We Are



Sure, we like numbers. (But we’ll never treat you like one.)

At C ohen & Co our foundational principles offer insight into how we achieve an inclusive, growth-oriented culture that fuels the success of our firm, our clients and our people. In particular, we honor our foundational principle of “great people first” by:

• Championing the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion by embracing the unique stories, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that come from our people; and
• Offering a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards  package, which allows each employee to use the benefits that best suits their needs. Our offerings go beyond standard options, including time off outside of your standard PTO to give back to the community, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities, and so much more!
  
  

Learn More About Us!

• Discover our Passion, Purpose & Expertise
• Learn more about our Firm's culture
• Experienced Hire Opportunities
  
  

Estimated Salary Range:  $135,000-165,000 *

• Salaries offered to candidates are determined based on factors such as candidate's relevant skillset, experience, licensure, and certifications, as well as job responsibilities, geography, market considerations, and organizational needs.  At Cohen & Co , we don't stop at setting ourselves apart by offering competitive base compensation.  As part of our 'great people first' foundational principle, our firm offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that allows each employee to design a package that best suits their needs and goes beyond standard options, including time off outside of your standard PTO to recharge and give back to the community, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities, and so much more!
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity of thought and background to build an inclusive and energized culture and better meet the needs of our clients .

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