Director of Financial Reporting

The Company

Our client, a growing regional bank, is looking to add a Director of Financial Reporting to their finance team. This position is a great career opportunity for an experienced accounting/finance professional and offers a highly competitive base salary up to $140K, bonus, stock incentives and benefits package. This is a hybrid role. Candidates can be located in Buffalo NY, Erie PA, Clearfield PA or Cleveland OH.

The Opportunity

The Director of Financial Reporting leads the preparation, review, and governance of all external financial disclosures, including SEC filings (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), regulatory reporting, and investor relations materials, ensuring full compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable banking regulations. This role serves as the primary liaison with external auditors, coordinating audit planning, execution, and issue resolution, and ensuring timely and effective communication of key accounting and reporting matters.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities of the role include:

• Oversee the preparation and filing of SEC reports (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations
• Direct the preparation of financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, and earnings release materials
• Serve as the primary liaison to external auditors, coordinating audit planning, scope, and timelines
• Lead resolution of any audit findings and accounting matters
• Ensure timely delivery of audit requests and support efficient audit execution
• Oversee the design, documentation, and execution of SOX controls over financial reporting
• Partner with Internal Audit and Chief Risk Officer to monitor control effectiveness, remediate deficiencies, and enhance processes
• Lead annual SOX scoping, risk assessment, and testing coordination
• Monitor and implement new accounting standards (e.g., FASB/ASU updates) and regulatory reporting changes
• Evaluate complex accounting matters and prepare technical accounting memos;
• Maintain and enhance disclosure controls and procedures
• Ensure consistency across SEC filings, regulatory reports, and investor communications

Requirements:

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA designation is strongly preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in external financial reporting, public accounting, or a related field within the financial services industry is required, including experience with SEC reporting and regulatory requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting standards, and internal controls over financial reporting (including SOX) is required, along with demonstrated experience managing external audits and complex accounting matters
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills are essential

The bank offers a competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. At this time, the good faith estimate of the annual base salary range for this position is up to $140,000 plus bonus and stock incentive potential. Where a successful applicant is slotted within this range will vary based on legitimate criteria, such as experience and skill level.

If you are interested in learning more about this role, please apply with your resume to annette@straussgroup.com