Director of Financial Reporting

Our client is a national leader in their industry, headquartered in Birmingham, with a proud history spanning over 80 years. This highly profitable organization is known for its exceptional culture, long employee tenure, and financial stability—people join and build careers here.

The Director of Financial Reporting will lead the company’s external and consolidated financial reporting function, partnering closely with executive leadership and key stakeholders. This role offers significant exposure, long-term stability, and the chance to make a lasting impact at a well‑run, growth‑oriented company.

• Lead the preparation, review, and delivery of external financial reports for senior leadership, shareholders, lending institutions, and other key stakeholders.
• Oversee the consolidation and reporting of quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, including balance sheets, income statements, statements of comprehensive income, equity, and cash flows, along with all related disclosures and footnotes.
• Manage the financial reporting calendar, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant filings and deliverables.
• Serve as a technical accounting resource, providing guidance on complex accounting matters, new accounting standards, and reporting implications.
• Act as a primary liaison with external auditors, coordinating audits and ensuring a smooth, efficient process.
• Partner with treasury, tax, and operational finance teams to ensure alignment and consistency across financial reporting.
• Review and enhance internal controls, policies, and procedures to support strong governance and risk management.
• Mentor and develop members of the accounting and reporting team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as requested by senior leadership.

• 10+ years of experience with Big 4 or large regional public accounting firms (audit‑focused background strongly preferred).
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise, including consolidated financial statements.
• Experience working with complex, multi‑entity organizations.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership and external stakeholders.
• CPA required (or active progress toward licensure).

• Join a financially strong, highly profitable organization with an outstanding reputation.
• Step into a succession role with stability, visibility, and long‑term upside.
• Be part of a culture where people stay, grow, and retire.
• Birmingham‑based headquarters with a collaborative, down‑to‑earth leadership team.

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