External Director Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Join a multibillion-dollar global company that brings together amazing technology, people, and operational scale to become a powerhouse in the memory industry. Headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California, Solidigm combines elements of an established, successful technology company with the spirit, agility, and entrepreneurial mindset of a start-up. In addition to the U.S. headquarters and other facilities in the U.S., the company has international presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Solidigm will continue to lead the world in innovating new Memory technologies with aspirations to be the #1 NAND memory company in the world. At Solidigm, we view problems as opportunities to define innovative solutions that hold the power to change the world and unleash the potential technological needs that the future holds. At Solidigm, we are One Team that fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that embraces individual uniqueness and empowers us to bring our best selves to deliver excellence in support of Solidigm's vision and mission to be the go-to partner for optimized data storage solutions. You can be part of the takeoff of an innovative business that develops cutting-edge products, delivers strong business value for customers, provides an engaging workplace for its employees, and serves a greater impact on the world. This is a golden opportunity for the right applicant to join us and help design, build, and lead Solidigm. We want a diverse team of dedicated professionals who will not just be Solidigm team members but contribute to how we shape the future of the organization. We are seeking applicants who will grow and thrive in our culture; be customer inspired, trusting, innovative, team-oriented, inclusive, results driven, collaborative, passionate, and flexible.

We are seeking an individual to lead our external reporting function. The director, external reporting will own the processes for our filing of Forms 10-Q and 10-K with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), will support the filing of our Proxy statements and other periodic filings with the SEC and will support the quarterly earnings release process. This person will be an expert in US GAAP, SEC Regulations and SOX requirements relating to public reporting. The director, external reporting, will be a leader in our company providing cross-functional teams guidance and counseling on matters relating to public reporting. This individual will be the primary contact for our internal and external auditors in relation to public reporting matters. The director, external reporting will report to our corporate controller.

Responsibilities:

SEC & External Reporting

• Lead the preparation, review, and filing of all SEC reports, including Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K, proxy statements, registration statements, and XBRL tagging.
• Oversee the preparation of earnings releases, investor presentation materials, and other externally‑distributed financial information.
• Ensure compliance with SEC disclosure requirements (Reg S‑X, Reg S‑K) and evolving SEC rules.
• Monitor and implement new accounting standards (ASUs) and disclosure requirements, including assessing financial and disclosure impacts.

Technical Accounting & Disclosure

• Collaborate with our technical accounting team in driving accounting conclusions on complex matters.
• Ensure financial statement disclosures are in accordance with US GAAP and SEC requirements.
• Draft and review financial statement footnotes, MD&A, and critical accounting policies.

SOX & Controls

• Own and maintain disclosure controls and procedures related to external reporting.
• Coordinate with internal audit and external auditors on SOX compliance related to SEC reporting.
• Identify process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.

Cross‑Functional Leadership

• Partner closely with accounting, FP&A, legal, treasury, tax, investor relations, and internal audit.
• Manage the SEC reporting calendar and coordinate deliverables across global teams.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors and outside counsel on reporting matters.

Leadership & Development

• Manage and mentor SEC reporting staff and/or consultants.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, systems enhancements, and best‑practice documentation.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in SEC reporting, technical accounting, or financial reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, XBRL, and SOX.
• Prior experience at a public company and/or Big 4 public accounting firm.
• Proven ability to manage complex deadlines and deliver high‑quality results under tight timelines.

Preferred

• Experience with multinational or complex organizational structures.
• Familiarity with ERP, EPM and SEC reporting systems (e.g., SAP, Workiva, CCH Tagetik).
• Experience supporting IPOs, registrations, debt offerings, or other capital markets transactions.

Key Competencies

• Strong technical accounting and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail with executive‑level judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence cross‑functionally and operate at both detailed and strategic levels.
• High integrity, professionalism, and ownership mindset.

This position is also eligible to participate in Solidigm's restricted stock unit (RSU), restricted cash unit (RCU), and cash bonus programs. In addition, Solidigm offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, supplemental life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a company match on eligible 401(k) plan contributions.

The compensation range for this role is $159,520 - $255,300. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Powered by SmartRecruiters - Candidate Privacy Policy