Director of Financial Reporting

Director of Financial Reporting - Columbia, SC (Hybrid)

The Director of Financial Reporting leads the Financial Reporting & Analysis, as well as SOX compliance functions, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting throughout the organization. Oversees the preparation and submission of quarterly regulatory reports-including Call Reports and capital ratios-to the Farm Credit Administration, as well as required quarterly and annual filings for the Farm Credit Funding Corporation.

What You'll Do:

Lead Financial Reporting and Regulatory Compliance
- Oversee the preparation of financial statements and disclosures for all entities in alignment with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
- Ensure timely submission of periodic regulatory and stakeholder reports across the District, Bank, and Associations.
- Maintain internal controls and compliance practices that support audit readiness and SOX requirements.
- Review financial results to validate accuracy and provide insights into trends and variances.
- Support external audits and regulatory examinations by coordinating timelines, documentation, and responses.

Provide Accounting Standards Expertise and Staff Development
- Guide staff in researching and interpreting accounting and regulatory requirements to ensure consistent application across entities.
- Oversee the team responsible for addressing technical accounting matters and disclosure guidance for the Bank and Associations.
- Strengthen staff capabilities through targeted development, training, and access to relevant accounting resources.

Direct Financial Reporting Projects and Process Improvements
- Lead District-level initiatives, including the adoption of new accounting standards and enhancements to reporting processes.
- Support the evaluation and implementation of financial and reporting systems to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.
- Develop, maintain, and monitor policies and procedures to support effective financial reporting operations.

What You'll Need:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Business Administration Required
- 10+ years of accounting and reporting experience (public or private), including exposure at a manager level
- Ability to interact with all levels of Bank and Association management, as well as external accounting professionals and regulators.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel and Word.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Preferred