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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 analysisPerforming technical accounting research as required, including on accounting pronouncements, and meeting with divisional controllers on accounting and financial reporting issuesPreparing all GAAP and SEC financial reporting, including supporting documentsEnsuring compliance related to financial reporting and disclosure requirementsSupervising, training and mentoring staff with duties related to corporate accounting and reportingCommunicating 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.
Projected salaries for related positions Position title 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile Director of SEC Financial Reporting 156250 172750 190750 Manager of SEC Financial Reporting 115000 131000 157000 SEC Financial Reporting Analyst 86500 97000 113000 Manager of Financial Reporting 107750 131750 156000 Senior Financial Reporting Accountant 88000 97750 108500 Financial Reporting Accountant, 1-3 Years’ Experience 72750 84500 98750 Entry-Level Financial Reporting Accountant 57250 68000 79000

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