Director, Financial & Regulatory Reporting

GreatAmerica Financial Services•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

GreatAmerica Financial Services is a highly successful entrepreneurial company providing equipment financing to businesses across the United States. Our exemplary customer service, our principle-centered business philosophy and our team-based operating approach are key to our success and growth. We Are Looking to Add a Key Member to Our Finance Team! The Financial & Regulatory Reporting Director is responsible for the preparation, accuracy, and integrity of the organization's regulatory filings, GAAP financial statements, external financial reporting, and management reporting. This role serves as the primary leader for financial reporting compliance and works closely with Treasury, Tax, Financial Planning & Analysis, Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit, and external auditors to ensure reporting obligations are met accurately and timely. As a regulated financial institution, this role plays a critical part in maintaining compliance with banking regulations, supporting regulatory examinations, and providing transparent, reliable financial information to executive leadership, the Board, regulators, and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
CPA strongly preferred.
8+ years of progressive accounting, financial reporting, or regulatory reporting experience.
Experience within regulated banking environment preferred.
Experience working with external auditors and/or regulators.
Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting controls, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Broad knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, regulatory reporting, and banking industry practices.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to interpret complex accounting, regulatory, and business requirements and apply them effectively.
Ability to communicate financial information and insights clearly to a variety of audiences, including executive leadership, auditors, regulators, and business partners.
Strong business acumen with the ability to connect financial results, risks, and trends to organizational objectives.
Ability to build credibility, influence decisions, and develop effective partnerships across functions.
Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams while fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic, highly regulated environment.
Demonstrates sound judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy and quality.
Leads change and drives continuous improvement through process optimization, standardization, and innovation.
Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and professionalism in all interactions and decision-making.
Maintains a strategic perspective while balancing operational execution and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation and submission of all required regulatory filings and reporting packages.
Monitor evolving regulatory requirements and assess impacts on reporting processes and disclosures.
Establish documentation, controls, and procedures supporting regulatory reporting accuracy and completeness.
Support responses to regulatory examinations related to financial reporting, including coordinating information requests and interacting with regulators, as needed.
Lead preparation of quarterly and annual GAAP financial statements and related disclosures.
Ensure financial statements comply with applicable accounting and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate external audit requests and support audit activities.
Develop and maintain accounting position papers, technical accounting analyses, accounting policies, and disclosure documentation.
Develop and maintain recurring financial reporting packages for executive leadership, management, and business units.
Partner with Treasury, FP&A, and Accounting teams to provide meaningful insights into financial performance and trends.
Improve reporting quality, consistency, and timeliness through process automation and standardization.
Partner with the Controller to maintain an effective financial reporting control framework.
Execute and document controls supporting regulatory and financial reporting processes.
Coordinate responses to internal audit, external audit, and regulatory examination requests.
Support remediation and monitoring of identified control deficiencies.
Serve as a finance business partner to the broader organization, providing accounting and financial support, allowing them to make good financial decisions
Research and document technical accounting conclusions for emerging accounting guidance, products and transactions proposed or executed by the organization
Review and perform analysis of transactions in specialized areas as needed
Acts as liaison between Finance and Accounting Teams, working to ensure that finance initiatives are well aligned with accounting initiatives and processes
Take an active role in advancing Finance’s strategic initiatives
Build reporting processes and governance structures appropriate for a regulated banking environment.
Lead, develop, and mentor reporting team members.
Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, scalability, and data quality.
Establish reporting standards, procedures, and documentation that support sustainable growth.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Monthly Bonuses for Eligible Employees
401(k) and Company Match
Annual Profit Sharing
Paid Vacation - starting at 80 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Paid Sick Days - Ten (10) per year with a conversion option for unused time.
Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year
Gym Reimbursement
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short-Term and Long Term Disability
Company Paid Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance
Networking Opportunities
Leadership Development Opportunities
Paid Parking
Service Awards
Hybrid work arrangements
Business casual environment