Director, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting

Informa Group Plc. • Newton, MA

5d • $150,000 - $180,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting reports to the Corporate Controller and plays a critical leadership role in managing SEC compliance, technical accounting matters, and external financial reporting. This role is based in our Newton, MA office (the team generally work 3 days in office, and remotely Mondays and Fridays).

Requirements

• CPA, Accounting degree
• 9+ years experience in assurance / audit practice at Big 4 public accounting firm
• Deep expertise in US GAAP and SEC reporting regulations
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and technical accounting principles
• Experience managing SEC filings and external reporting processes
• Proven ability to research and interpret complex accounting guidance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Experience leading and developing accounting teams

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee SEC reporting processes, including the preparation and filing of periodic reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and other regulatory filings
• Provide technical accounting guidance and advise on complex accounting standards and GAAP compliance, including drafting of technical accounting memos
• Manage and review complex agreements, perform independent accounting research, and determine applicable US GAAP standards
• Oversee financial reporting regulations and ensure compliance with SEC requirements
• Manage SEC reporting calendar including cross-functional collaboration to ensure all required supporting disclosure documents are available on time and with accuracy
• Act as primary point person for external auditors relative to their quarterly reviews and audit work
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Stay current on evolving accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Ensure compliance with SOX

Benefits

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer with a philanthropic organization
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: Open Vacation, plus 10 national holidays, and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree