Director of Financial Reporting

Director of Financial Reporting Job Description

The director of financial reporting must have advanced knowledge and understanding of GAAP, SEC reporting requirements and financial statement analysis. Companies expect candidates for this job to have a CPA, a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business, and at least eight years of experience. Top candidates have experience in public accounting and SEC reporting. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and verbal, writing and interpersonal skills are crucial to the position, as is the ability to interact with all levels of corporate and divisional management.

Typical director of financial reporting duties:

Preparing, analyzing and reviewing quarterly and annual financial statements, footnotes, and management discussion and analysis

Performing technical accounting research as required, including on accounting pronouncements, and meeting with divisional controllers on accounting and financial reporting issues

Preparing all GAAP and SEC financial reporting, including supporting documents

Ensuring compliance related to financial reporting and disclosure requirements

Supervising, training and mentoring staff with duties related to corporate accounting and reporting

Communicating regularly with management and business units

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Salary for Director of Financial Reporting

125500 - 181250

25th percentile

125500

The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.

50th percentile

157750

The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.

75th percentile

181250

The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.

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