Our client, a Fortune 500 company is a recognized global leader in the Greater Seattle Area, with a diverse portfolio of internationally recognized brands. The Senior Director of Financial/SEC Reporting will lead the company's compliance with current and future technical accounting issues, SEC reporting requirements, and consolidating of the company's global financial results. The position will require extensive and effective communication across functions at the company's domestic and foreign subsidiaries. The individual will also have significant interaction with 3rd party providers and outside auditors.

Applicants must have a broad understanding of technical accounting matters under U.S. GAAP, along with the ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels of the organization on a global basis. The Senior Director of Financial/SEC Reporting needs to be as self-starter with the ability to look for opportunities to continuously improve current processes. This position manages a staff of eight, four of which are direct reports. You'll ensure all Company SEC filings are timely and accurate, including 10-Q, 10-K and Earnings release 8-K reports. Direct analytical review of the consolidated financial statements results Oversee special projects including consolidation system software upgrades and various accounting, consolidation and financial reporting initiatives.

As such we are searching for candidates with excellent analytical and technical accounting skills, strong working knowledge of SEC rules and regulations and of internal accounting control procedures. You should be educated to degree standard BS/BA Accounting degree required; MBA highly desired with 13+ years of increasing responsibility with an active CPA license (or equivalent) Big 4 public accounting experience highly preferred. Experience with high-end consolidations and reporting package such as Hyperion - HFM, Longview, Cartesis, Outlooksoft, SAP BOFC SAP BFC, SAP BPC etc.

Senior Manager/Director at a public accounting firm highly encouraged to apply.

Relocation assistance offered.