VP, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting

We are working with one of our FinTech partners to find a new Vice President of SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting to join the Corporate Reporting team. Reporting to the SVP of SEC Reporting, this individual will be a key leader across building out the firm’s SOX controls readiness program as well as focus on internal technical accounting programs. This role combines hands-on experience with business process controls and IT general controls (ITGCs), public-company reporting and governance requirements, and complex U.S. GAAP technical accounting matters.This individual will also partner closely with other members across Corporate Finance, Corporate Development, Technology, Legal and Compliance, Human Resources and Benefits teams. This role also works with outsourced advisors for technical accounting and tax, external auditors, and other business leaders to build scalable, audit-ready processes and help prepare the organization to operate like a public company.Responsibilities:Lead key workstreams within the firm-wide SOX program, including risk assessment, scoping, control design, documentation, testing coordination, deficiency evaluation, remediation, and executive reporting.Provide subject matter expertise across both business process controls and ITGCs, including the evaluation of control dependencies, automated controls, system-generated reports, and key interfaces.Help design and execute the organization’s path to SOX compliance, including readiness planning, external auditor coordination, evidence standards, testing strategy, and sustainable program governance.Qualifications:8+ years of progressive public accounting, internal controls, financial reporting, or technical accounting experiencePublic accounting experience is requiredCPA license is requiredDemonstrated experience testing or evaluating internal controls at a public company, including both business process controls and ITGCsExperience helping a company prepare for or complete its first year of Section 404(b) auditor attestation is strongly preferredStrong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, PCAOB standards, and public-company internal control expectationsFinancial services, fintech, asset management, wealth management, or alternative investments experience is preferred