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Ventas, Inc. · 1 day ago

Director, Financial Reporting

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$180K/yr - $250K/yr

10+ years exp

Ventas, Inc. is a leading S&P 500 real estate investment trust focused on the longevity economy. The Director, Financial Reporting plays a critical leadership role within the corporate accounting function, responsible for leading the preparation of external reporting and ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SEC requirements.

Financial ServicesHealth CareReal EstateReal Estate Investment

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage the preparation, review and filing of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SEC requirements

Collaborate with key stakeholders to clarify and simplify technical rules and regulations to ensure accurate and complete data are provided to support key disclosures

Partner closely with Legal, FP&A and Investor Relations teams to develop accurate, transparent and consistent disclosures across various externally released documents

Active management of reporting calendar to ensure timely preparation, review and finalization of information used to support financial reporting

Monitor and provide analysis on changing or new FASB or SEC disclosure rules that may impact future financial reporting

Maintain and update reporting policies, ensuring appropriate interpretation, communication and implementation of new standards and disclosure requirements

Share insights and actively participate in Disclosure Committee Working Group discussions to drive informed decision making by the Executive Leadership Team

Partner with Accounting teams on ad-hoc projects to develop comprehensive impact assessments impacting accounting policies, processes and controls

Support preparation and review of financial information used in earnings release processes and related internal and external communications

Strengthen internal controls over financial reporting and support audit activities, including coordination of quarterly reviews and annual audits

Lead, mentor and develop a team of accounting professionals, building capability, accountability and long-term bench strength

Qualification

US GAAPSEC complianceSOX knowledgeCPAYardiLongviewWorkivaIntelligizeProcess improvementsEmpathyCuriosityCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

10+ years of proven expertise gained through public accounting firm and US public company external reporting roles with deep US GAAP, SEC and SOX knowledge

CPA required

Must be located in Chicago, IL, New York, NY or Louisville, KY or willing to relocate for the duration of employment

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without need for employer sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred

Experience in real estate or property/lease accounting strongly preferred; REIT experience a plus

Experience with the following IT systems and tools highly desirable: Yardi, Longview, Workiva and Intelligize

Track record of driving process improvements and operational excellence

Naturally curious and thrives in ill-defined problem-solving activities under time constraint

Empathetic and projects a “we” mindset

Strives for continuous improvement in self and the team

Skilled communicator with a talent for simplifying technical matters, fostering collaboration and being recognized as an influential and supportive partner

Willingness to adapt and thrive in a blended work environment with 3 days in office, seamlessly transitioning between remote work and in-office operations