Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting & Equity (Hybrid/Columbia MD)

Hybrid

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation and review of financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, and supporting information for SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy), earnings releases, and Board & Committee materials
Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses related to equity, share-based compensation, and other assigned areas; ensure accuracy and timeliness of month-end and quarter-end close
Drive coordination with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits; prepare audit deliverables and resolve audit inquiries with minimal supervision
Own assigned SOX 404 controls over financial reporting; identify control gaps and implement remediation as needed
Monitor FASB and SEC accounting pronouncements, assess impact on the company’s financial statements and disclosures, and author technical accounting memos and policy documentation
Identify, design, and implement process improvements across the SEC reporting and equity functions, with a focus on automation, AI-powered tools, and scalable workflows
Support cross-functional initiatives with Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Legal, and Internal Audit

The ideal candidate brings 2–4 years of SEC reporting experience, ideally from a Big 4 or national accounting firm, along with a solid grasp of equity accounting and a passion for process improvement.
experience with direct SEC reporting exposure; Big 4 or national/regional public accounting firm
experience in financial reporting at a public company
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA license or active CPA candidacy required
Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, including
experience with 10-K/10-Q preparation, footnote drafting, and MD&A Hands-on
experience with Workiva or comparable SEC reporting platforms; familiarity with XBRL tagging and cloud-based ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) •
SOX 404 compliance experience, including ownership of internal controls documentation and testing
Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams under tight deadlines with strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex accounting issues clearly to non-accounting stakeholders and senior leadership