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Chesapeake Utilities Corporation · 1 day ago

Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting Director

Newark, DE

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking a Director of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting to lead their external financial reporting function. This role involves ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations, overseeing financial statement preparation and audits, and providing technical accounting expertise for complex transactions.

EnergyRenewable Energy

Diversity & Inclusion

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation, review, and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, registration statements and other ad hoc filings

Ensure compliance with SEC rules, U.S. GAAP, SOX, and other relevant regulatory requirements

Manage the external reporting calendar, both internal and external, ensuring all deadlines are met and deliverables are of the highest quality

Partner with internal stakeholders (finance, legal, investor relations, and business units) to gather, analyze, and validate financial and non-financial data

Provide technical accounting guidance and support for complex transactions (e.g., acquisitions, equity offerings, stock-based compensation, revenue recognition, lease accounting)

Monitor and assess the impact of new SEC and FASB accounting standards, advising senior management on implications and leading implementation as needed

Coordinate and manage relationships with external auditors and respond to audit requests in a timely and accurate manner

Coordinate and manage relationships with third-party service providers (e.g., benefit plan support, stock-based compensation valuations)

Support internal controls over financial reporting and ensure compliance with SOX requirements, including maintenance of controls around the monthly close process

Manage, coach, and develop the SEC reporting and technical accounting team

Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives to increase reporting efficiency and accuracy

Support special projects and ad-hoc requests as assigned by leadership

Qualification

U.S. GAAPSEC reportingCPASarbanes-Oxley complianceFinancial reporting softwareAnalytical skillsProcess improvement focusLeadership experienceCommunication skillsProject management skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; CPA required

10-15 years of progressive accounting and reporting experience, with at least 5 years focused on SEC reporting; Big 4 or national public accounting firm experience highly desirable

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements

Experience managing complex accounting issues and drafting related disclosures, including M&A activity and capital market offerings

Proven ability to interact with senior leadership and external auditors

Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills

Leadership experience, with the ability to mentor and develop a team

Proficiency in financial reporting software and SEC filing tools (MS Excel, Workiva preferred)

High energy, well organized and process driven with a continuous improvement focus

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines

Preferred

Energy and/or utility company experience preferred

Benefits

Flexible work arrangement

Competitive base salary

Fantastic opportunities for career growth

Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere

Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities

Monthly recognition events

Endless wellness initiatives and community events

Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!

Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!