Director of Financial Reporting

Director of Financial Reporting (Consulting)A recently public company is seeking a Director of Financial Reporting consultant to lead its first post-IPO 10-Q filing. This is a highly visible opportunity for an experienced SEC reporting and technical accounting professional to step into a leadership role and help establish the public company reporting process.ResponsibilitiesLead preparation and filing of the company's first post-IPO Form 10-QServe as the primary internal lead for SEC reporting and financial reporting activitiesDraft and review SEC filings, disclosures, and supporting documentationProvide guidance on technical accounting issues and public company compliance requirementsSupport the development of reporting processes and controls in a newly public company environmentQualificationsStrong SEC reporting and public company financial reporting experienceDeep technical accounting knowledgePrior experience supporting public company filings, including 10-Qs and 10-KsAbility to operate independently and lead the reporting process with limited internal infrastructureCPA strongly preferredAdditional DetailsConsulting engagementHybrid schedule in Herndon, VA (minimum 3 days onsite; preference for 4-5)Immediate start desiredHigh-urgency search with streamlined interview processOpportunity to play a critical role in a company's transition to life as a public company