VP of Accounting, Financial Reporting, and SOX The VP of Accounting, Financial Reporting, and SOX is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timely reporting of the company's financial data, both for internal and public purposes. Furthermore, this role oversees SOX compliance across the organization and coordinates efforts with internal and external audit teams
Responsibilities: - Oversee, coordinate, and draft key sections of the SEC 10-Q/K filings, including financial statements, footnotes, and Management's Discussion and Analysis.
- Ensure the SEC 10-Q/K reports are filed on time.
- Provide guidance on and drive implementation of new SEC reporting requirements
- Supervise and compile significant portions of the quarterly earnings report supplement.
- Prepare Stand-Alone Financial Statements.
- Act as the primary liaison and manage relationships with the firm’s external auditors.
- Oversee all SOX controls related to financial reporting. Assess the design and functionality of internal controls over financial reporting, document any deficiencies, and report remediation plans to management.
- Work closely with various departments, such as finance, IT, and internal audit, to ensure compliance with SOX requirements.
- Contribute to the annual risk assessment and help identify potential internal audits for the firm Coordinate with the firm's internal audit team.
- Ensure adherence to US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP).
- Investigate complex accounting matters and reporting issues, and prepare technical accounting position papers.
Qualifications / Requirements: - 6+ years of relevant experience in accounting.
- Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Accounting or Finance) is required; an MBA or advanced degree is highly desired.
- A CPA license is highly preferred.
- Solid expertise and knowledge in reporting, including:
- Preparing SEC filings with Workiva/W-Desk and submissions such as 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K.
- Responding to SEC comment letters.
- Proven experience with SOX compliance, particularly in the COSO framework, control testing, and risk assessment.
- Familiarity with SOX regulations, specifically Sections 302 (certifications) and 404 (internal control assessments).