Sr. Director of Financial Reporting

Overview

The Senior Director of Financial Reporting is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the company’s financial reporting. This role is critical to ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical accounting expertise, exceptional leadership capabilities, and a strategic mindset to drive reporting excellence, transparency, and process efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead the preparation and consolidation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Own the financial reporting calendar and manage the coordination across cross-functional teams including Accounting, Legal, Tax, Treasury, and FP&A.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and stay current on changes to accounting standards.
• Maintain and enhance a robust internal control environment to ensure accuracy.
• Serve as the primary contact with external auditor to manage the year-end audit.
• Lead and develop a high-performing financial reporting team, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Drive operational efficiencies and reporting automation through system enhancements and process improvements.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s or MBA a plus).
• CPA certification required preferred.
• 10 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial reporting.
• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP.
• In-depth understanding of inventory accounting, standard costing, and fixed asset accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and reporting cycles under tight deadlines.
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills to comprehensively review data and reports ensuring that financial reporting is accurate.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Demonstrated leadership of a team including remote and local team members.