Director, External Financial Reporting

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States; hybrid work with in-person attendance at an assigned hirify.global office at least two days per week

Salary: $150,100–$225,000 annually, with potential eligibility for an annual bonus and other incentives.

Company

hirify.global is a public company providing data, information, and financial services supported by technology and analytics.

What you will do

• Lead the preparation, review, and filing of SEC Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Proxy Statements.
• Own external financial disclosures and ensure accuracy, consistency, transparency, and compliance with SEC requirements and U.S. GAAP.
• Coordinate quarterly and annual reporting across Accounting, FP&A, Investor Relations, Legal, Tax, and executive stakeholders.
• Oversee XBRL tagging, financial statement tie-outs, final filing reviews, and disclosure controls.
• Monitor regulatory and accounting developments, provide technical guidance, and lead implementation of new disclosure requirements.
• Coordinate external auditors, improve reporting processes through automation, and develop external reporting team members.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in public accounting, SEC reporting, or public company financial reporting.
• Significant experience preparing and reviewing SEC filings and applying U.S. GAAP in a publicly traded company environment.
• Strong knowledge of Regulation S-X, Regulation S-K, disclosure frameworks, public company governance, and SOX compliance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and CPA certification required.
• Experience with Workiva, XBRL reporting tools, disclosure management technologies, financial reporting analytics, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with disclosure controls, ICFR, internal control testing, remediation, and audit requirements.

Nice to have

• Big Four or national public accounting firm experience.
• Experience with large accelerated filers or complex multinational public company reporting.
• Experience in process automation, reporting workflow optimization, or financial transformation.
• Experience partnering with Investor Relations, Legal, Treasury, and executive leadership on disclosure strategy.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with day-one eligibility, plus HSA and FSA options.
• Company-paid life and disability coverage, with optional legal, pet insurance, and travel accident plans.
• Paid parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility planning coverage, caregiver support, and Dependent Care FSA.
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial wellness resources, and career coaching.
• Flexible time off, up to 12 paid holidays, commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, and paid volunteer time.
• Access to therapy, coaching, meditation, and emotional well-being programs.