Overview In this Director role, you will lead technical accounting consultations, SEC reporting, and internal controls programs for public and pre-IPO clients. You'll work with executive management and cross-functional teams to address complex transactions and regulatory requirements, delivering strategic insights and high-quality guidance. The position offers exposure to diverse client structures and opportunities to shape a growing practice in a collaborative, growth-focused environment. You'll drive technical excellence and client value, with a clear impact on readiness for IPOs and ongoing compliance.
Compensation / Benefits- Total Rewards package
- time off outside standard PTO to give back to the community
- annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses
- talent development resources for growth
- competitive base compensation
Responsibilities- Lead technical accounting consultations on complex transactions (ASC 805, ASC 606, ASC 842, debt/equity, impairments/restructurings, consolidations/variable interest entities, and tax equity partnerships)
- Research accounting issues and draft technical memoranda
- Provide accounting policy development and implementation support
- Advise on impact of new accounting standards and regulatory guidance
- Review and approve analyses prepared by managers and staff
- Lead the preparation and review of SEC filings (10-K/10-Q, 8-K, S-1, S-4, proxy statements)
- Review financial statements, footnotes, and MD&A; advise on SEC disclosures and reporting best practices
- Support IPO readiness and public company compliance initiatives
- Coordinate filing timelines with executives, legal counsel, and external auditors
- Lead SOX 404 compliance programs; assess internal controls over financial reporting
- Develop and enhance COSO-aligned internal control frameworks
- Perform controls risk assessments, walkthroughs, testing, and remediation planning
- Assist with disclosure controls and procedures; advise on remediation strategies
- Serve as primary client contact; build relationships with CFOs, Controllers, and senior leaders
- Identify opportunities to expand services; manage engagement economics, budgets, staffing, and timelines
- Lead and mentor managers and staff; provide coaching and performance feedback
- Contribute to practice development, recruiting, and thought leadership
- Support growth of the firm's technical accounting and financial reporting capabilities
Key requirements- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; active CPA license
- Extensive experience in public accounting, technical accounting advisory, or corporate financial reporting for public/pre-IPO companies
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements (10-K/10-Q/8-K, registration statements)
- Experience leading SOX 404 compliance and COSO-aligned internal controls
- Strong technical writing, project management, and client relationship skills
- strong communication and writing
- leadership and mentoring
- client relationship management
- ASC 805, ASC 606, ASC 842 knowledge
- SEC reporting (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, S-1, S-4)
- SOX 404 and COSO framework implementation
