Director - External Reporting

Solidigm•San Jose, CA

About The Position

We are seeking an individual to lead our external reporting function. The director, external reporting will own the processes for our filing of Forms 10-Q and 10-K with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), will support the filing of our Proxy statements and other periodic filings with the SEC and will support the quarterly earnings release process. This person will be an expert in US GAAP, SEC Regulations and SOX requirements relating to public reporting. The director, external reporting, will be a leader in our company providing cross-functional teams guidance and counseling on matters relating to public reporting. This individual will be the primary contact for our internal and external auditors in relation to public reporting matters. The director, external reporting will report to our corporate controller.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.
10+ years of progressive experience in SEC reporting, technical accounting, or financial reporting.
Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, XBRL, and SOX .
Prior experience at a public company and/or Big 4 public accounting firm.
Proven ability to manage complex deadlines and deliver high‑quality results under tight timelines.
Strong technical accounting and analytical skills.
Attention to detail with executive‑level judgment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to influence cross‑functionally and operate at both detailed and strategic levels.
High integrity, professionalism, and ownership mindset.

Nice To Haves

Experience with multinational or complex organizational structures.
Familiarity with ERP, EPM and SEC reporting systems (e.g., SAP, Workiva, CCH Tagetik).
Experience supporting IPOs, registrations, debt offerings, or other capital markets transactions.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation, review, and filing of all SEC reports, including Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K, proxy statements, registration statements, and XBRL tagging .
Oversee the preparation of earnings releases, investor presentation materials, and other externally‑distributed financial information.
Ensure compliance with SEC disclosure requirements (Reg S‑X, Reg S‑K) and evolving SEC rules.
Monitor and implement new accounting standards (ASUs) and disclosure requirements, including assessing financial and disclosure impacts.
Collaborate with our technical accounting team in driving accounting conclusions on complex matters.
Ensure financial statement disclosures are in accordance with US GAAP and SEC requirements.
Draft and review financial statement footnotes, MD&A, and critical accounting policies.
Own and maintain disclosure controls and procedures related to external reporting.
Coordinate with internal audit and external auditors on SOX compliance related to SEC reporting.
Identify process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
Partner closely with accounting, FP&A, legal, treasury, tax, investor relations, and internal audit.
Manage the SEC reporting calendar and coordinate deliverables across global teams.
Serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors and outside counsel on reporting matters.
Manage and mentor SEC reporting staff and/or consultants.
Drive continuous improvement through automation, systems enhancements, and best‑practice documentation.