Senior Director, SEC Reporting, Technical Accounting

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alaska, +7 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee the preparation, assessment, and submission of all external financial statements (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), ensuring rigorous adherence to US GAAP, SEC regulations, and XBRL requirements.

• Develop, implement, and meticulously enforce a highly detailed, predictable, and transparent global financial reporting calendar. Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Investor Relations, and Operations to ensure impeccable execution.

• Work closely with Investor Relations and Corporate Communications to evaluate earnings releases, investor scripts, and accompanying financial schedules.

• Act as the primary internal authority on intricate accounting matters. Proactively assess the accounting implications of strategic transactions, including M&A, complex revenue recognition (covering hardware + SaaS models), inventory, debt/equity transactions, and share-based compensation.

• Write, update, and maintain ŌURA's Global Accounting Policy Manual, ensuring consistent application across all business units.

• Serve as the main point of contact for external auditors on technical accounting issues and SEC disclosures, facilitating swift and alignment-driven resolutions.

• Manage the complete global stock administration process, ensuring flawless execution of equity grants, exercises, cancellations, and settlements across all global entities.

• Direct the intricate technical accounting for share-based compensation (ASC 718), including valuation models, financial statement disclosures, and EPS calculations. Collaborate with Legal and HR to guarantee effective equity plan governance and compliance with tax and regulatory standards.

• Spearhead the vision, selection, implementation, and enhancement of advanced financial reporting technologies to automate and streamline the close-to-report lifecycle.

• Lead cross-functional automation projects to eliminate manual workflows, institutionalize data integrity, and significantly shorten the external reporting timeline while minimizing reporting risks.

• Supervise the ongoing design, implementation, and testing of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), transitioning the organization from an early-stage framework to a mature, sustainable SOX compliance model.

• Identify operational and financial reporting risks, establishing automated controls and process efficiencies wherever feasible.

• Oversee international reporting obligations and coordinate local statutory audits for ŌURA's global subsidiaries, ensuring seamless integration with consolidated US GAAP reporting.

• Collaborate with the Tax and Treasury teams to ensure accurate accounting for intercompany agreements, transfer pricing, and foreign currency issues.

• Recruit, retain, and actively mentor a high-performing team of technical accounting, reporting, and stock administration professionals. Cultivate a collaborative, growth-oriented environment rooted in continuous learning, professional development, and high accountability.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 12+ years of progressive financial accounting experience, including substantial time in a leadership role overseeing SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting at a fully operational public company.

• 6+ years of foundational experience at a Big 4 or national public accounting firm is strongly preferred.

• An active CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license is mandatory.

• Profound and unwavering knowledge of US GAAP, SEC regulations (Regulation S-X and S-K), and PCAOB standards. Demonstrated experience in navigating complex revenue recognition (ASC 606) and lease accounting (ASC 842).

• Proven success in building, scaling, and managing a robust SOX compliance program, along with a demonstrated history of designing strict, highly organized financial reporting calendars.

• Experience in managing international entity reporting and coordinating international statutory audits.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate highly complex accounting concepts into clear, actionable insights for executive leadership, board members, and non-financial stakeholders.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity packages

• Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources

• An Oura ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family

• 20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off

• Paid sick leave and parental leave