Director, Financial Reporting

Advantage Sales & Marketing dba Advantage Solutions • St. Louis, MO

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Advantage Solutions is seeking a Director of Financial Reporting to lead the company’s external financial reporting and technical accounting functions. Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, this role owns the preparation and integrity of consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and serves as a key leader within the controllership organization of a global public company. The Director leads a team and builds scalable, audit-ready reporting processes to support an active M&A environment while partnering closely with executive leadership and supporting key governance and reporting forums.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred)
• 10–12 years experience in relevant field (External reporting, technical accounting, or public company experience preferred)
• Deep knowledge of accounting standards and external reporting requirements
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and disclosures
• Strong analytical and technical accounting skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong communication and executive presentation skills
• Experience leading and developing teams
• Strong understanding of internal controls and audit requirements
• Proficiency with financial systems and reporting tools

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards
• Oversee external financial reporting including financial statements, disclosures, and management reporting materials
• Direct accounting for business combinations and goodwill assessments in alignment with applicable accounting standards
• Research and implement accounting guidance while developing technical accounting policies and monitoring new standards
• Support executive reporting including investor materials and audit committee deliverables while coordinating with auditors
• Lead, coach, and develop team members while fostering a high performance and accountable culture
• Manage reporting timelines and coordinate deliverables across internal stakeholders, auditors, and external partners
• Partner cross functionally with finance, legal, and operational teams to support strategic initiatives and maintain strong internal controls

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director