Director Of Financial Reporting Jobs

Director Of Financial Reporting jobs are open across public companies, private equity-backed firms, financial services, and healthcare, from manager to VP level, with specializations in SEC reporting, consolidations, and technical accounting policy. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles402+
Top stateTexas
Top employerRockefeller Capital Management
Top cityDallas, TX
Work type44% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Deloitte
Financial Reporting Controllership Manager
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Deloitte
New 14h ago
Financial Reporting Controllership Manager
Deloitte
Chicago, Illinois
Account Management
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$141k - $278k/yr
Master's degree in accounting
10,000+

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Universal Engineering Sciences
Financial Reporting Manager
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Financial Reporting Manager
Universal Engineering Sciences
Orlando, Florida
Business Analysis
Content & Communications
Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in finance
1,001-5,000

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Credit Acceptance
Vice President, Accounting and Financial Reporting
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Credit Acceptance
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Vice President, Accounting and Financial Reporting
Credit Acceptance
Remote
Business Analysis
Business Strategy
Corporate Development & M&A
Remote (US)
Master's degree in accounting
1,001-5,000

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Transamerica
Lead Specialist, Financial Analysis (External Reporting)
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Transamerica
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Lead Specialist, Financial Analysis (External Reporting)
Transamerica
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Project Management
Security & Protective Services
Technical Program Management
$128k - $161k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in finance

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AmeriHealth Caritas
Statutory Financial Accounting & Reporting Analyst
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AmeriHealth Caritas
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Statutory Financial Accounting & Reporting Analyst
AmeriHealth Caritas
Newtown Square, Pennsylvania
Accounting
Audit
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Director Of Financial Reporting Job Market

Who's Hiring

Rockefeller Capital Management
Rockefeller Capital Management7 open roles
Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal6 open roles
Wipfli
Wipfli5 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software13
  • Insurance11
  • Banking & Financial Services9
  • Investment & Asset Management9
  • Education8

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in director of financial reporting jobs.

  • CPA license required or strongly preferred by most employers
  • 7 or more years of progressive accounting or financial reporting experience
  • Direct experience preparing or reviewing SEC filings including 10-K and 10-Q
  • Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday Financials
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and technical accounting standards
  • Experience managing external audit relationships and internal controls under SOX

Tips for Your Director Of Financial Reporting Job Search

Tailor your resume for SEC filing experience

Hiring managers for this role scan resumes for direct ownership of 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings. Quantify the complexity you managed, such as the number of entities consolidated or the size of the audit you led, not just the tools you used.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists director of financial reporting openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by technical accounting focus

Filter openings by whether they emphasize ASC 842 lease accounting, revenue recognition under ASC 606, or purchase accounting from acquisitions. Matching your specific technical depth to the posting's language dramatically strengthens your application at this level.

Translate your close process ownership clearly

Interviewers will probe how you've shortened or structured the financial close cycle. Come prepared with a specific example of a process improvement you led, including the bottleneck you identified, the change you made, and the result in days or accuracy.

Prepare a technical accounting case answer

Many hiring processes for this role include a written or verbal technical exercise on a current standard or a hypothetical transaction. Review recent FASB updates and practice walking through your position on a novel accounting question before your first round.

Negotiate using external audit readiness as leverage

Directors who can demonstrate they've led a clean audit with no material weaknesses or restatements have measurable value to CFOs. Frame that outcome explicitly in offer conversations, since it directly reduces audit fees and regulatory risk for the employer.

Director Of Financial Reporting Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most director of financial reportings?

The companies hiring the most director of financial reportings right now include Rockefeller Capital Management, Alvarez & Marsal, and Wipfli, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Publicly traded companies and private equity portfolio companies consistently represent the largest share of postings at this level.

How many director of financial reporting jobs are remote?

About 69% of director of financial reporting openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting increased flexibility at this level compared to earlier in the reporting function. Sub-areas focused on technical accounting research and policy writing tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while roles with heavy auditor interaction or close cycle oversight are more likely to require on-site presence.

How do you become a director of financial reporting?

Most directors of financial reporting build their foundation through public accounting, typically in audit, then move into an industry controller or technical accounting role. From there, progression to senior manager or assistant controller with direct SEC filing responsibility is the most common path. Earning a CPA license and accumulating hands-on experience with consolidations, purchase accounting, and external audit management are the practical milestones that distinguish candidates at the director level.

Can you get hired as a director of financial reporting without direct SEC reporting experience?

Yes, but you'll need to demonstrate equivalent technical depth through other means. Candidates who lack direct SEC filing experience but have led complex consolidations, managed external audits at a Big Four firm, or worked through a merger or IPO preparation process are competitive for roles at companies transitioning to public status. Highlighting your ownership of the close process, your knowledge of U.S. GAAP technical standards, and any exposure to PCAOB audit standards offsets the gap more effectively than listing tools or software.

What does the director of financial reporting interview process look like?

The process typically runs three to four rounds. An initial screen with a recruiter or HR contact is followed by a technical interview with the VP of Finance or Controller, often including questions on recent FASB pronouncements or a scenario involving a complex transaction. A final round frequently includes a panel with the CFO and an accounting case study or presentation. Some employers add a written technical exercise between rounds to assess documentation and judgment under realistic conditions.

Where can I find and apply to director of financial reporting jobs?

You can find and apply to director of financial reporting jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and target industry, and apply directly to each listing that fits.

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