Associate Director, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting

SHINE Technologies LLC•Janesville, WI

just now•$165,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

SHINE Technologies is seeking an Associate Director, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting to support SHINE’s technical accounting research, external financial reporting, and internal control activities as a public company. Reporting to the Sr. Director, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting, this position researches and documents the accounting for complex and non-routine transactions, prepares and reviews SEC filings, and helps ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC rules, and internal control requirements. The Associate Director serves as a key resource on technical accounting matters and partners cross-functionally with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Tax, and external auditors to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
Active CPA license required (or actively pursuing).
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a combination of public accounting (Big 4 or national firm preferred) and/or corporate technical accounting or SEC reporting experience.
Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements (Regulation S-X and S-K), with hands-on experience preparing or reviewing 10-K and 10-Q filings.
Experience researching and documenting complex accounting matters (e.g., ASC 606, 842, 805, 718) and drafting technical accounting memoranda.
Experience with SOX internal controls and working directly with external auditors.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting concepts to non-accounting stakeholders and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, public-company environment, working both independently and collaboratively across Accounting, FP&A, Legal, and Tax.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SEC reporting and XBRL tools (e.g., Workiva) and ERP systems preferred; strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

Research, analyze, and document the accounting treatment for complex and non-routine transactions (e.g., revenue recognition, leases, business combinations, debt and equity instruments, stock-based compensation) under U.S. GAAP.
Draft technical accounting memoranda and position papers supporting conclusions reached, and present findings to management and external auditors.
Monitor emerging accounting standards and SEC rule changes; assess and communicate the impact on SHINE’s financial statements and disclosures.
Assist in developing and updating accounting policies and procedures to reflect new standards and evolving business activities.
Prepare and/or review periodic SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, and proxy statement disclosures, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with SEC and GAAP requirements.
Coordinate the quarterly and annual close and external reporting timeline across Accounting, FP&A, Legal, and Investor Relations.
Prepare footnote disclosures and supporting schedules, including review of XBRL tagging.
Support the preparation of earnings releases and other investor communications, ensuring consistency with SEC filings.
Support the design, documentation, and testing of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) in accordance with SOX requirements.
Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors on technical accounting and reporting matters, coordinating requests and timelines.
Identify and help remediate control deficiencies and recommend process improvements to strengthen the control environment.
Participate in the evaluation of new systems, processes, or transactions for financial reporting and internal controls implications.
Partner with FP&A, Legal, Tax, Treasury, and business unit leaders to gather information necessary to support technical accounting conclusions and disclosures.
Provide guidance and training to Accounting staff on technical accounting topics and SEC reporting requirements.
Assist in mentoring and developing junior accounting team members.
Support special projects, including M&A due diligence, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives.