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Director of SEC Financial Reporting in Syracuse, NY

Director of SEC Financial Reporting Job Description

The SEC financial reporting director must have expertise in financial reporting regulations and GAAP. Top candidates have a CPA designation and experience at a Big Four accounting firm. Strong analytical, problem-solving and organization skills, as well as top-notch Excel skills, are critical to the position. Firms look for detail-oriented candidates with excellent verbal, writing and interpersonal skills who can communicate complex information to a variety of audiences. A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business or a related field and a minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience are required.

Typical director of SEC financial reporting duties:

Managing the internal and external financial reporting on a monthly, quarterly and annual basisOverseeing the preparation of quarterly and annual reports on public filings (10-Q, 10-K and other SEC filings) and internal and external review for these documentsAssisting in implementing controls to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-OxleyPerforming technical accounting research and documentation on specific accounting issuesAssisting in analysis of the monthly financials: identifying variances, researching issues and communicating resultsMonitoring and ensuring timely identification and compliance with evolving accounting guidanceCommunicating and explaining accounting issues and evolving accounting guidance to the management teamAssisting with merger and acquisition due diligence, integration and newly acquired entities into the financial reporting processManaging staff and workloads

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Salary for Director of SEC Financial Reporting in Syracuse, NY
154375 - 190238
Low
154375
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
170288
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
190238
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
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