The Sr. SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting Manager leads SEC filings, ensures compliance, performs technical accounting analysis, and integrates AI tools into reporting workflows.
About Us:
Digimarc Corporation (NASDAQ: DMRC) is the global leader in product digitization. A pioneer in digital watermarks, Digimarc connects every physical and digital item to a digital twin that enables the capture of product data, records events and interactions, and supports powerful new automations. Trusted to deter counterfeiting of global currency for more than 20 years, Digimarc is also recognized for ensuring product authenticity, improving plastics recycling, and more, with a commitment to promoting a prosperous, safer, and more sustainable world. In 2023, Digimarc was named to the Fortune 2023 Change the World list and honored as a 2023 Fast Company World Changing Ideas finalist. See more at Digimarc.com.
ABOUT THE ROLE…
We are seeking a detail oriented, results-driven Sr. SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting Manager that will report directly to our Corporate Controller with a proven track record of success in U.S. GAAP analysis, SEC filings, and financial reporting as well as a forward-looking mindset towards leveraging emerging technologies-including artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and insight.
This role will reporting to the Corporate Controller, and interacts regularly with external auditors, general counsel, our Chief Legal Officer, and our Chief Financial Officer. This role does not currently have any direct reports.
As the Sr. SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting Manager you will be the driving force behind the integrity and accuracy of our quarterly and annual SEC filings. Additionally, you will also be responsible for providing technical accounting analysis of significant or unusual transactions, or recently issued accounting updates.
This role requires no travel.
WHAT YOU WILL DO…
· Lead the preparation and review of SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy, etc.) and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
· Plan the quarterly drafting and review cycle for SEC filings; maintain quarterly reporting time table and monitor progress against reporting cycle milestones.
· Prepare quarterly consolidated cash flow statement and other financial data necessary for SEC filings.
· Maintain an awareness of Company products, services and the related regulatory environment to effectively manage and comply with all regulatory reporting requirements and disclosures.
· Work with advisors to prepare and submit annual statutory filings for subsidiaries.
· Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
· Explore and evaluate opportunities to integrate AI tools and automation into reporting workflows, technical accounting research, and data validation processes.
· Partner with internal stakeholders to pilot and implement AI-driven solutions that improve reporting quality, reduce manual effort, and enhance decision making.
· Prepare technical accounting research for significant or unusual transactions and document appropriate treatment in a memorandum. Focused especially on appropriate revenue recognition treatment.
· Oversee appropriate revenue recognition for the organization including review of sales orders for appropriate revenue treatment.
· Contribute to broader finance initiatives by supporting the Corporate Controller on ad hoc projects and tasks, including system enhancements, policy development and special projects.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR…
· Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience (including SEC reporting experience with a publicly traded company)
· CPA and Big 4 public accounting experience preferred
· Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC accounting and reporting requirements
· Experience with or interest in emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, or automation tools in a finance or accounting context.
· Strong written and oral communication skills
· Professional and personable, collaborates well with others
· Must have a meticulous attention to detail
· Extremely organized and self-motivated; must have high proficiency to both learn quickly and follow instructions
· Strong skills in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
· Alignment with the Digimarc core values: collaborative, curious, and courageous
Benefits:
· Comprehensive Benefits Including Medical, Dental, Vision, & Retirement Savings Plan
· Restricted Stock Units
· Flexible Paid Time Off & Holidays
· Life Insurance
· Tuition Reimbursement
· Mentorship Opportunities
· Training & Development
· Remote work
Our Culture:
We are a team of problem-solvers united by our company’s immense potential to help solve complex challenges.
We align to the following Digimarc core values:
Collaborative – Stronger together
We embrace diverse perspectives and harness our collective talent to realize our full potential.
Curious – Listen and look forward
We think differently and seek out opportunities for growth to exceed our stakeholders’ expectations.
Courageous – Innovate with integrity
We challenge each other and do the right thing – even when it’s difficult – to deliver wins for our customers.
Join our team and work in support of a technology platform that can transform how consumer goods are made, bought, sold, and recycled around the globe. Digimarc is committed to the health and safety of our employees and their families. We are dedicated to diversity, professional development, and the success of our employees. For more information, visit us at www.digimarc.com.
Digimarc is seeking diverse applicants. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected factor. We want the best people who share our values.
This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Principals only. No recruiters please.
Top Skills
Artificial Intelligence
Automation Tools
Machine Learning
MS Office
Sec Reporting
U.S. Gaap
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