Job Description

First-line manager responsible for the day-to-day operations of the SEC and SOX groups.  Responsible for organizing, maintaining, and assisting with all SEC filings, technical research and SOX activities.

• Assist in preparation and detailed review of SEC filings (2 SEC filers, parent company and MLP)
• Review and assist in the implementation of new accounting pronouncements
• Draft trends/explanations within Management’s Discussion & Analysis
• Draft disclosures surrounding new items/transactions
• Review of tie-out binders prepared by Staff/Senior
• Review of significant disclosures, such as: Statement of Cash Flows, Equity Statement, debt, derivatives, discontinued operations, stock-based compensation
• Prepare EPS calculations, stock based compensation disclosures as well as other areas as required
• Research technical accounting issues
• Complete disclosure checklists
• Help manage SOX processes and coordinate responsibilities
• Assist in detailed review of investor presentations and press releases
• Help monitor 3 SEC/SOX staff and seniors
• Review significant contracts for accounting impact

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting from a four-year college or university
• CPA designation
• Minimum 7 years in Accounting experience

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Seven years accounting experience (including minimum 3 years of public accounting preferred)
• Advanced writing skills – Ability to draft/edit or improve clarity & transparency of financial disclosures
• Must be able to work under pressure and work overtime
• Must be able to work with the team in developing improved work processes for the department

Professional Skills/Experience:

• Proficient using complete Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) and PC skills
• Strong analytical skills

Technical accounting research experience