Sr. Director of SEC and SOX POST NUMBER: 69191
Senior Director, SEC Reporting & SOX
Our client, a publicly traded life sciences company, is seeking a Senior Director of SEC Reporting & SOX to lead its external reporting, internal controls, and technical accounting functions.
Location:
Millbrae, CA. This position follows a hybrid work schedule, with in-office requirements 3 days/week
Job Description:
This highly visible leadership role will help shape the organization's financial reporting strategy, governance framework, and compliance programs while partnering closely with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. The ideal candidate combines deep technical accounting expertise with the ability to build scalable processes and drive strategic initiatives in a high-growth environment.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the company's external reporting process, including preparation and review of annual, quarterly, and other required regulatory filings.
- Oversee financial reporting disclosures, technical accounting matters, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Design, implement, and enhance internal control and compliance frameworks, including risk assessment, control documentation, testing, and remediation activities.
- Serve as a key liaison with external auditors and advisors, coordinating audits, reviews, and reporting requirements.
- Research and evaluate complex accounting transactions, prepare technical accounting analyses, and provide guidance to business leaders.
- Partner with Accounting, Finance, Legal, Technology, and other stakeholders to support reporting, compliance, and governance initiatives.
- Monitor new accounting and regulatory developments and assess their impact on the organization.
- Drive process improvements, reporting enhancements, and long-term initiatives that strengthen financial governance and operational effectiveness.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree and/or CPA preferred.
- 12 years of public accounting and/or industry experience with significant technical accounting expertise.
- Extensive experience leading SEC reporting and internal controls compliance programs for a public company.
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, internal controls, and governance frameworks.
- Proven ability to research complex accounting issues, develop reporting strategies, and influence executive stakeholders.
- Experience building and improving accounting processes, systems, and compliance programs in a growing organization.
- Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Compensation:
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors, including but not limited to:
- The individual’s skill sets, experience, and training;
- Licensure and certifications;
- Office location and other geographic considerations;
- Other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco by Highspring notes that the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.