Financial Reporting Director - Dallas

Job Description: The Director of Financial Reporting is responsible for oversight of all aspects of a public company’s reporting process. He/she provides oversight and reviews financial statements and notes to financial statements on a quarterly and annual basis as required by the SEC. He/she provides oversight and reviews internal reporting and regulatory reports, including the Call report, and FR reports. The Director of Financial Reporting ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and regulatory rules and regulations.  He/she is in-charge of all accounting and reporting for the Company’s holding company, Veritex Holdings, Inc. He/she implements/reviews new accounting standards and technical accounting memos for the Company. He/she reports directly to the Chief Accounting Officer and also works closely with the Controller, external audit team, legal advisors and public company third party service providers. Managing to critical deadlines is a critical part of this job. Responsibilities and Duties: Manages the creation and filing of Form 10K, 10Q, 8k, S-3, S-4, Form 4, Form 3 and other SEC required filings ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of filings Manages the production of regulatory reports including the Call Report, and FR reports Acts as a liaison to external and internal audit firm, legal advisors, financial printer and other third-party public company service providers Manages the close process of Veritex Holdings, Inc. (holding company) along with certain close areas of the close process at Veritex Community Bank, including but not limited to share-based compensation, derivative accounting, security accounting, etc. Accountable for implementation of new accounting standards and produces/reviews technical accounting memos Produces reporting calendars and ensure key constituents meet deadlines Manages the production of the annual reporting process including production of the DEF 14A reporting and all process required to produce accurate annual meeting filings. Identifies areas of concern and opportunities for advancements in the firm’s financial performance, efficiency, or profitability, and assist with efforts to make such improvements Performs other job-related duties as assigned   Job Skills and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA and/or MBA/MSA required Minimum of seven years of experience in financial management or public accounting practice Demonstrated experience with core accounting processes Experience with Workiva or similar public reporting software highly desired Experience with Prologue general ledger system desired Experience with Jack Henry core processing system desired Experience with regulatory reports, including the Call report and FR reports Advanced Excel skills highly desired Demonstrated leadership, management, communication, planning and analytical skills are required Excellent knowledge of GAAP and ability to research and document proper accounting for routine and complex transactions Candidate must be extremely organized with proven ability to meet deadlines Excellent communications (written, oral and computer) and interpersonal skills needed to work effectively within all levels of management throughout the organization Integrity, discretion, and respect for confidential information are absolutely essential