Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting Director

Position: Director, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting

Location: Hybrid within commutable distance to DE

Your role in our success:

The Director, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting will lead the Company's external financial reporting function, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC rules and regulations, and internal policies. This role will oversee: (1) the preparation and filing of the Company's SEC reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and other filings), as well as the preparation of financial statements and related footnotes to support other statutory requirements (regulatory agencies, benefit plan financial statements); (2) provide technical accounting expertise for complex transactions, critical accounting issues, and new guidance as applicable; and (3) support the Company's financial statement audit and review processes, capital market transactions, and ad hoc requests with other internal stakeholders. The Director, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting will hold a highly visible position within the Company and serve as a key advisor to the Corporate Controller and senior management.

What you'll be working on:

• Lead the preparation, review, and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, registration statements and other ad hoc filings.
• Ensure compliance with SEC rules, U.S. GAAP, SOX, and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Manage the external reporting calendar, both internal and external, ensuring all deadlines are met and deliverables are of the highest quality.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (finance, legal, investor relations, and business units) to gather, analyze, and validate financial and non-financial data.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and support for complex transactions (e.g., acquisitions, equity offerings, stock-based compensation, revenue recognition, lease accounting).
• Monitor and assess the impact of new SEC and FASB accounting standards, advising senior management on implications and leading implementation as needed.
• Coordinate and manage relationships with external auditors and respond to audit requests in a timely and accurate manner.
• Coordinate and manage relationships with third-party service providers (e.g., benefit plan support, stock-based compensation valuations).
• Support internal controls over financial reporting and ensure compliance with SOX requirements, including maintenance of controls around the monthly close process
• Manage, coach, and develop the SEC reporting and technical accounting team.
• Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives to increase reporting efficiency and accuracy.
• Support special projects and ad-hoc requests as assigned by leadership.

Who you are:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; CPA required
• 10-15 years of progressive accounting and reporting experience, with at least 5 years focused on SEC reporting; Big 4 or national public accounting firm experience highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Experience managing complex accounting issues and drafting related disclosures, including M&A activity and capital market offerings.
• Proven ability to interact with senior leadership and external auditors.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Leadership experience, with the ability to mentor and develop a team.
• Proficiency in financial reporting software and SEC filing tools (MS Excel, Workiva preferred).
• High energy, well organized and process driven with a continuous improvement focus.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Energy and/or utility company experience preferred.

Benefits/what's in it for you?

• Flexible work arrangement
• Competitive base salary
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth
• Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
• Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
• Monthly recognition events
• Endless wellness initiatives and community events
• Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
• Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email careers@chpk.com