Senior Manager, External Financial Reporting & SEC Compliance

Job Description Senior Manager, External Financial Reporting & SEC ComplianceLocation: Las Vegas, NV (Onsite – Relocation Required)Compensation: $160,000 – $222,000 base salaryEmployment Type: Full-TimeAbout the OpportunityInnovation Consulting is partnering with a large, publicly traded, regulated infrastructure organization to identify a Senior Manager, External Financial Reporting & SEC Compliance.This is a highly visible leadership role within the Corporate Controller's organization, overseeing External Financial Reporting (including SEC reporting and SOX compliance) and Internal Financial Reporting for complex, regulated operations.The position offers direct interaction with senior leadership, executive stakeholders, and external auditors. The selected candidate will play a critical role in ensuring financial transparency, regulatory confidence, and reporting integrity.This is a 100% onsite role based in Las Vegas, NV. Candidates open to relocation are encouraged to apply. The organization has a demonstrated history of relocating senior finance and accounting leadership for the right hire.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in AccountingActive CPA license (required)8+ years of progressive accounting experience in a public company and/or public accounting environmentDirect ownership of SEC reporting (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) — required, not advisoryStrong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirementsExperience leading or overseeing SOX Section 404 compliance, including ICFR evaluation and deficiency assessmentExperience managing and developing accounting professionalsProficiency with Workiva/Wdesk for SEC filing preparation (required)Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiencyPreferred QualificationsMaster's degree in Accounting or related fieldExperience in a regulated industry (natural gas, electric, water utility, or similar infrastructure)Experience with FERC reporting and/or state regulatory commission filings (PUCN, ACC, CPUC)Experience supporting debt or equity issuances, including prospectus preparation and SEC filingsExperience responding to SEC comment lettersExperience preparing or supporting Audit Committee materials and presentationsExperience overseeing accounting for complex areas: derivatives, pension and OPEB, stock compensation, lease accounting, and regulatory accounting mechanismsKey ResponsibilitiesExternal Financial ReportingLead preparation and timely filing of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-KOversee preparation of annual financial statements and related disclosuresResearch and implement new GAAP and SEC guidanceDraft and review technical accounting memorandaCoordinate with external auditors and SEC counselReview and finalize responses to SEC comment lettersSupport capital markets transactions, including securities issuances and related documentationOversee required filings with federal and state regulatory bodies (FERC, PUCN, ACC, CPUC)SOX & Internal ControlsOversee Section 404 SOX compliance and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR)Lead annual risk assessments and evaluate control effectivenessAssess the impact of significant transactions, system changes, and organizational changes on controlsOversee quarterly sub-certification processes supporting CEO and CFO certificationsInternal Financial ReportingOversee monthly and quarterly internal financial reporting packages for executive leadership and Board-level stakeholdersReview and approve accounting for complex areas including derivatives, pension and OPEB, stock compensation, lease accounting, and regulatory accounting mechanismsEnsure subsidiary accounting compliance with applicable regulatory standardsOversee FERC Form filings and related regulatory reportingLeadershipLead and develop experienced managers and accounting professionalsCoordinate audit activities and timelines with internal and external auditorsPrepare and support Audit Committee agenda items and presentationsRepresent Accounting on cross-functional initiatives and corporate projectsProvide accounting expertise for regulatory proceedings and strategic initiativesCompensationBase salary range: $160,000 – $222,000.Final compensation will be based on experience, industry expertise, and demonstrated leadership capability.About Innovation ConsultingInnovation Consulting LLC is a boutique staffing and consulting firm specializing in regulated gas utility and energy infrastructure. We place experienced finance, operations, and technical professionals with regulated organizations across the Western United States.