Executive Director, External & SEC Reporting - Mobility

S&P Global•Southfield, MI

31d•$137,000 - $270,000

About The Position

The Executive Director, External & SEC Reporting, is a key finance leader responsible for overseeing all external financial reporting for the organization, including SEC filings, consolidated financial statements, and global statutory reporting. You will work closely with the Technical Accounting leader and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal control requirements while driving the transparency, quality and consistency of all external disclosures.

Requirements

CPA designation, Master's degree strongly preferred
12-18+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting, including extensive SEC reporting experience
Prior leadership experience in a large multinational or Fortune 500 Organization preferred
Deep technical expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC rules, and PCAOB standards
Proficiency in relevant software and tools, such as MS Office.

Nice To Haves

Exceptional communication skills including experience presenting to senior executives and the Audit Committee
Highly detail-oriented yet able to operate at an enterprise, leadership level.
Proactive, collaborative, and able to thrive in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as the enterprise owner for SEC and external financial reporting across all business units and global locations.
Develop and execute the company's disclosure strategy, in partnership with the CAO, and CFO, ensuring alignment with executive leadership, Investor Relations, and the Audit Committee.
Provide guidance to the CFO and CAO on emerging regulatory trends, disclosure risks, and impacts on the business.
Oversee the preparation, review and timely filing of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K registration statement, and proxy materials.
Direct the development of MD&A footnotes and other narrative disclosures, ensuring clarity, precision, and regulatory compliance.
Oversee XBRL taxonomy and ensure technical compliance with the SEC's evolving requirements.
Partner with various corporate functions to ensure SEC disclosures are aligned with corporate messaging and investor communications
Act as primary point of contact for external auditors on SEC reporting matters
Lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements under U.S. GAAP
Oversee global statutory reporting, ensuring each jurisdiction meets local requirements and audit deadlines
Ensure consistency and accuracy in reporting to various agencies, banks, regulators and other external stakeholders
Lead the creation of the Annual Report, coordinating across finance, legal and communications teams.