Director of Financial Reporting

Director of SEC Reporting

$150K to $200K plus 25% bonus and equity.

Phoenix, AZ East Valley (Hybrid)

We're seeking an accomplished Director of SEC Reporting to serve as the primary authority on SEC compliance and technical accounting for our growing, publicly traded retail client. With approximately $1 billion in annual revenue and multiple locations nationwide, they’re building a best-in-class finance function—and this role is central to that vision.

Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, you'll own the end-to-end SEC reporting process, author critical public disclosures, and provide technical accounting leadership that ensures accuracy, transparency, and compliance across our external financial reporting.

What You'll Do

Lead SEC Reporting & Public Disclosures

• Author, prepare, and file all SEC reports including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K
• Prepare and file Section 16 reports (Forms 3, 4, and 5)
• Support preparation and coordination of the annual proxy statement
• Ensure full compliance with SEC rules, XBRL requirements, and disclosure controls
• Manage review cycles with executive leadership, legal counsel, external auditors, and the Audit Committee

Drive Technical Accounting Excellence

• Establish and document technical accounting conclusions and policy positions
• Author technical accounting memoranda supporting U.S. GAAP interpretations
• Lead equity and lease accounting functions
• Monitor emerging accounting standards and guide adoption strategies

Partner Across Audit, Governance & Controls

• Act as primary liaison with external auditors on SEC and technical accounting matters
• Support quarterly earnings releases and Audit Committee reporting
• Collaborate on disclosure controls and SOX compliance initiatives

Modernize & Improve Processes

• Drive continuous improvement in SEC reporting workflows and close timelines
• Leverage automation and technology to enhance accuracy and efficiency
• Contribute to enterprise-wide accounting transformation efforts

Required:

• CPA certification
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (Master's degree preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with direct public company SEC reporting responsibility
• Proven track record authoring and filing SEC reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Section 16, proxy statements)
• Strong technical accounting research skills and ability to craft clear, defensible accounting memoranda

Preferred:

• Big 4 or national public accounting firm background
• M&A and integration experience
• Familiarity with SEC filing platforms and workflow tools

This is a high-impact role where your work directly influences how they communicate their story to investors, regulators, and the market. You'll have the opportunity to shape reporting processes, drive meaningful improvements, and work alongside a collaborative finance team committed to excellence.

Ready to take ownership of SEC reporting for a dynamic, growing organization?