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Financial Reporting Director in Austin, TX

Financial Reporting Director job description

The financial reporting director 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 financial reporting director 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 Financial Reporting Director in Austin, TX

151380 - 217500

Low
151380
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.
Mid
189080
The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.
High
217500
The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.
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