Director, SEC Reporting

About the role

Marsh is seeking a Director, SEC Reporting to lead its Controllership function's SEC and external reporting deliverables, ensuring filings and disclosures are accurate, timely and fully compliant. The role owns end-to-end execution of the quarterly and annual SEC reporting cycles and works closely with cross-functional stakeholders, reporting to the Head of Financial Reporting. It is based in New York and hybrid, with at least three days per week in the office.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, draft, review and file Form 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, including financial statements, footnotes and narrative sections such as MD&A support and selected financial data
• Own the SEC reporting calendar and coordinate XBRL/tagging and final production steps (e.g. Workiva)
• Own disclosure controls and procedures, tie-outs and documentation standards, and drive quality improvements and version control
• Monitor SEC and FASB developments, track comment letters and peer filings, and benchmark against market practice
• Partner with Legal, Investor Relations and the Disclosure Committee, and act as the primary SEC reporting contact for external auditors
• Work with the Accounting Policy & Advisory Group so disclosures reflect approved technical accounting positions
• Mentor SEC reporting team members and coordinate with Internal Reporting, Consolidation, Tax, Treasury and FP&A

Required profile

• Active CPA license
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in SEC reporting, ideally in a large, accelerated filer or complex public company; public accounting experience strongly valued
• Expert knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
• A master's degree is a plus

Required skills

• Strong writing and editing of financial statement footnotes and disclosure narratives
• Experience with SEC reporting platforms such as Workiva and large ERP/consolidation environments
• Prior experience coordinating audits for SEC filings and managing DCP and tie-out controls is a plus

What we offer

• Base salary range of $138,100 to $276,200, with possible performance-based incentives
• Health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K and other retirement programs, and employee assistance programs
• Professional development opportunities and a hybrid work arrangement