Sr Director of Technical and SEC Reporting

The Senior Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting Policy will serve as a senior leader within the accounting organization, responsible for overseeing the Company’s SEC reporting process, technical accounting policy framework, and related governance and documentation. This role will report to the Controller and will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Investor Relations, Portfolio Management, Operations, external auditors, and other key stakeholders. While offering a hybrid schedule, prospective candidates must be willing to work in Richmond, VA.

Position Summary

Lead all aspects of SEC reporting, technical accounting, and accounting policy governance for a publicly traded entity. Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, reporting requirements, and public company disclosure standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, earnings releases, XBRL filings, and related disclosures.
• Oversee financial statement preparation, footnotes, MD& A support, non-GAAP reporting, and disclosure controls.
• Research, document, and implement technical accounting guidance for complex transactions, new accounting standards, and SEC requirements.
• Maintain and govern the Company's accounting policy framework, technical accounting memos, and reporting documentation.
• Provide accounting and reporting expertise related to compliance, taxable income, dividend distributions, income tax matters, and related disclosures.
• Advise on accounting for securities, investments, derivatives, hedging activities, financing arrangements, fair value measurements, and capital markets transactions.
• Support accounting and disclosure requirements for stock-based compensation programs and proxy statement reporting.
• Serve as primary liaison with external auditors on SEC reporting, technical accounting matters, audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with Legal, Tax, Treasury, Investor Relations, Portfolio Management, HR, and Executive Leadership to support reporting and strategic initiatives.
• Oversee SOX controls and reporting processes while driving continuous improvement, automation, and scalability.
• Prepare materials and support discussions for the Audit Committee, Disclosure Committee, and senior management.
• Lead, mentor, and develop SEC reporting and technical accounting team members.

Leadership & Culture

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Controller, CFO, and senior leadership team.
• Operate within the Company's EOS/Traction framework, establishing measurable goals and driving accountability.
• Foster a collaborative, low-ego, high-performance culture focused on integrity, transparency, continuous improvement, and cross-functional partnership.
• Translate complex accounting and regulatory requirements into practical business guidance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Certified Public Accountant designation is required.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in SEC reporting, technical accounting, public company accounting, or public accounting.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, public company disclosure requirements, and regulatory filing standards.

• Demonstrated experience with Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, financial statement audits, and external financial reporting.

• Background in real estate or publicly traded investment environments is strongly preferred.

Compensation

$200,000.00-$250,000.00 Yearly

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