SEC Reporting - Asst Director

Company:  Ajilon Finance Job Category:  Accounting/Finance/Insurance Reference Code:  SW-47082-528019 Location:  WA 98006 Job Status:  Full Time, Employee ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL REPORTING   This person will interact closely with senior management and will also interact on a regular basis with our subsidiaries, external auditors, and the Corporate Accounting and Consolidation groups.   External Reporting – lead, coordinate and assist in the preparation of all ’34 Act filings including 10-Q, 10-K and 8-K reports.  Lead, coordinate and assist in the preparation of year-end financial statements, footnote disclosure and MD&A support.  Manage project timelines to ensure milestones are met and filings are completed timely and accurately.  Maintain version control until documents are filed with the SEC.  Research SEC rules and guidance.  Provide SEC guidance to senior accounting management on proper accounting, reporting and disclosure.  Provide financial analysis and presentation support for earnings releases, board presentations, shareholder meetings and investor relations.  Provide GAAP research and prepare position papers.   Worldwide Consolidation and Management Reporting – assist in the month-end consolidation of financial results to include income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement and related eliminations.  Assist with analytical review of consolidated financial statement results including performing various equity analyses.  Provide assistance in the analysis and resolution of consolidation issues as they arise.   Policy and Procedures – develop policy and procedures as new accounting rules and guidance are issued.  Coordinate and provide training as required.  Ensure compliance by performing audits of account classifications.  Coordinate and conduct global GAAP continuing education program.    Special Projects – assist with special projects including system implementations including the treasury/accounting and consolidation and financial reporting initiatives.   QUALIFICATIONS Excellent analytical and technical accounting skills required. Strong working knowledge of SEC rules and regulations and of internal accounting control procedures. Outstanding communication skills are mandatory, combined with strong analytical abilities and attention to detail. Position requires frequent coordination and negotiation with numerous groups from within and outside the company ranging from staff to vice president levels. Strong organizational skills required to manage multiple projects from beginning to end. Strong project management skills required to enable successful and timely project completion. Deadline-driven and self-motivated.  Salary/Pay Rate: $90k midpoint About Ajilon Ajilon Professional Staffing is a leader in recruiting and project consulting, with specialty divisions in finance & accounting, management & office support, and legal. In North America, more than 200 offices service a range of clients through an integrated suite of human capital solutions. Ajilon Office offers clients specialized administrative and management professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Ajilon Finance specializes in the temporary and direct-hire placement of premier accounting, financial and bookkeeping professionals. Ajilon Finance Solutions provides senior-level financial and operations professionals to companies on a project or interim basis. Ajilon StaffWise Legal places highly-qualified candidates in a wide range of specialized positions including attorneys, paralegals and legal support professionals. Leaders in Specialized Financial Staffing & Recruitment