Director, External Reporting

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Position Overview

As the Director of External Reporting, you will lead the organization’s financial reporting function, ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of external financial statements and disclosures. This role will report to the Chief Accounting Officer and is a critical leadership role requiring a deep understanding of SEC regulations, US GAAP, and complex financial reporting processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Strategy:
• Financial Reporting:
• Governance and Compliance:
• Cross-functional Collaboration:
• Process Optimization:
• Risk Management:
• Develop and execute a strategic vision for the external reporting function, ensuring alignment with the company’s overall financial and corporate strategy.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team responsible for financial reporting, fostering professional development and a culture of excellence.
• Oversee the preparation and filing of accurate and timely SEC filings, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, and other required disclosures.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, SEC regulations, and other applicable standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external auditors to address complex accounting issues and ensure transparency in reporting.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in financial regulations, accounting standards, and reporting requirements.
• Develop and implement policies and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate governance standards.
• Act as a key liaison with external auditors, providing support for audits and reviews of financial statements.
• Partner with key stakeholders, including finance, legal, investor relations, and executive leadership, to ensure consistent messaging and compliance in financial disclosures.
• Support corporate initiatives such as M&A activities, strategic investments, and other transactions requiring technical accounting expertise.
• Identify and implement best practices to streamline financial reporting processes and enhance operational efficiency.
• Leverage technology and tools to improve the accuracy and timeliness of reporting activities.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with financial reporting and compliance.
• Ensure the company’s reporting framework meets the highest standards of transparency and accountability.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
• 12 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, public accounting, or related roles, with significant exposure to SEC reporting.
• Proven leadership experience in a complex, publicly traded company, preferably within a Fortune 500 environment.
• Expertise in US GAAP, SEC regulations, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across functions and influence senior stakeholders.
  
  

Preferred Attributes

• Experience with M&A transactions and technical accounting research.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting software.
• Track record of driving innovation and process improvement in financial reporting functions.
  
  

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply".

About Wm

WM (WM.com) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America – where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

• Job Identification 2328093
• Job Category Accounting
• Posting Date 01/15/2025, 11:12 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 800 CAPITOL ST STE 3000, HOUSTON, TX, 77002, US (Hybrid)