SEC Compliance Manager/Director

We are looking for an experienced SEC Compliance Manager/Director to lead technical accounting and external reporting activities for our public-company environment in Louisville, KY. This position serves as a key advisor on complex accounting matters, oversees the preparation of required SEC filings, and works closely with finance and business leaders to support accurate, timely, and compliant reporting. The role also helps guide accounting policy decisions, strengthens reporting controls, and supports the organization through significant transactions and audit activities.

Responsibilities:
• Direct the preparation and review of periodic and event-driven SEC filings, including quarterly, annual, current, and other required submissions.
• Evaluate complex, unusual, and high-impact transactions and develop well-supported accounting positions in line with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements.
• Draft clear technical accounting documentation and position papers to support management conclusions and external audit review.
• Track emerging accounting and reporting guidance, assess business impact, and lead the adoption of new standards across the organization.
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, disclosure support, and reporting documentation to promote consistency and compliance.
• Advise on accounting treatment for strategic activities such as acquisitions, divestitures, financing arrangements, equity-related matters, leases, derivatives, and stock-based compensation.
• Partner with Legal, Treasury, Tax, Investor Relations, FP& A, and accounting leadership to coordinate disclosures and align external reporting obligations.
• Act as the primary contact for external auditors on technical accounting matters, quarterly review support, annual audit requests, and reporting-related inquiries.
• Strengthen internal control and SOX compliance efforts related to financial reporting, disclosure processes, and technical accounting governance.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development support to team members involved in technical accounting and SEC reporting responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Active CPA designation is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including substantial exposure to technical accounting and external reporting.
• At least 5 years of experience in SEC reporting within a public company environment.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, Regulation S-X, Regulation S-K, and public company disclosure standards.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and other SEC filings.
• Background in technical accounting research, memorandum preparation, and analysis of complex accounting issues.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills, with the ability to present accounting conclusions clearly to executives and auditors.

Compensation

$175,000.00-$215,000.00 Yearly

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