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Director of Financial Reporting in Los Angeles, CA

Director of Financial Reporting Job Description

The director of financial reporting must have advanced knowledge and understanding of GAAP, SEC reporting requirements and financial statement analysis. Companies expect candidates for this job to have a CPA, a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business, and at least eight years of experience. Top candidates have experience in public accounting and SEC reporting. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and verbal, writing and interpersonal skills are crucial to the position, as is the ability to interact with all levels of corporate and divisional management.

Typical director of financial reporting duties:

Preparing, analyzing and reviewing quarterly and annual financial statements, footnotes, and management discussion and analysisPerforming technical accounting research as required, including on accounting pronouncements, and meeting with divisional controllers on accounting and financial reporting issuesPreparing all GAAP and SEC financial reporting, including supporting documentsEnsuring compliance related to financial reporting and disclosure requirementsSupervising, training and mentoring staff with duties related to corporate accounting and reportingCommunicating regularly with management and business units

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Salary for Director of Financial Reporting in Los Angeles, CA
168990 - 242023
Low
168990
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
210583
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
242023
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
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