What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting position at The Mom Project?
The Mom Project is proud to partner with a well-known utility company that puts people at the center of everything they do.
At the heart of this organization is a commitment to delivering energy that drives progress. They prioritize people, safety, and trust—building strong relationships while powering a better future.
Location: Hybrid within commutable distance to Newark DE
Your Role In Our Success
The Director, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting will lead the Company’s external financial reporting function, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC rules and regulations, and internal policies. This role will oversee: (1) the preparation andfiling of the Company’s SEC reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and other filings), as well as the preparation of financial statements and related footnotes to support other statutory requirements (regulatory agencies, benefit plan financial statements); (2) provide technical counting expertise for complex transactions, critical accounting issues, and new guidance as applicable; and (3) support the Company’s financial statement audit and review processes, capital market transactions, and ad hoc requests with other internal stakeholders. The Director, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting will hold a highly visible position within the Company and serve as a key advisor to the Corporate Controller and senior management.
What You'll Be Working On
At the heart of this organization is a commitment to delivering energy that drives progress. They prioritize people, safety, and trust—building strong relationships while powering a better future.
Location: Hybrid within commutable distance to Newark DE
Your Role In Our Success
The Director, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting will lead the Company’s external financial reporting function, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC rules and regulations, and internal policies. This role will oversee: (1) the preparation andfiling of the Company’s SEC reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and other filings), as well as the preparation of financial statements and related footnotes to support other statutory requirements (regulatory agencies, benefit plan financial statements); (2) provide technical counting expertise for complex transactions, critical accounting issues, and new guidance as applicable; and (3) support the Company’s financial statement audit and review processes, capital market transactions, and ad hoc requests with other internal stakeholders. The Director, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting will hold a highly visible position within the Company and serve as a key advisor to the Corporate Controller and senior management.
What You'll Be Working On
- Lead the preparation, review, and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10-K,
- 10-Q, 8-K, registration statements, and other ad hoc filings.
- Ensure compliance with SEC rules, U.S. GAAP, SOX, and other relevant regulatory requirements.
- Manage the external reporting calendar, both internal and external, ensuring all deadlines are met and deliverables are of the highest quality.
- Partner with internal stakeholders (finance, legal, investor relations, and business units) to gather, analyze, and validate financial and non-financial data.
- Provide technical accounting guidance and support for complex transactions (e.g., acquisitions, equity offerings, stock-based compensation, revenue recognition, lease accounting).
- Monitor and assess the impact of new SEC and FASB accounting standards, advising senior management on implications and leading implementation as needed.
- Coordinate and manage relationships with external auditors and respond to audit requests in a timely and accurate manner.
- Coordinate and manage relationships with third-party service providers (e.g., benefit plan support, stock-based compensation valuations).
- Support internal controls over financial reporting and ensure compliance with
- SOX requirements, including maintenance of controls around the monthly close process
- Manage, coach, and develop the SEC reporting and technical accounting team.
- Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives to increase reporting efficiency and accuracy.
- Support special projects and ad-hoc requests as assigned by leadership.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA required
- 10–15 years of progressive accounting and reporting experience, with at least 5 years focused on SEC reporting; Big 4 or national public accounting firm experience is highly desirable
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
- Experience managing complex accounting issues and drafting related disclosures, including M&A activity and capital market offerings
- Proven ability to interact with senior leadership and external auditors
- Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills
- Leadership experience with the ability to mentor and develop a team
- Proficiency in financial reporting software and SEC filing tools (MS Excel, Workiva preferred)
- High energy, well-organized, and process-driven with a continuous improvement focus
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
- Energy and/or utility company experience preferred
- Flexible work arrangement
- Competitive base salary
- Fantastic opportunities for career growth
- Cooperative, supportive, and empowered team atmosphere
- Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
- Monthly recognition events
- Endless wellness initiatives and community events
- Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your
- life. Options include a generous 401 (k), medical, dental, and life insurance, and tuition
- reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours, and MORE!
- Paid time off, holidays, and a separate bank of sick time!