Director, SEC & ESG Reporting

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Director, SEC & ESG Reporting Full-timeEmployee Type: RegularRegion: AMS - North America and CanadaWork Persona: Flexible or RemoteCompany DescriptionIt all started when engineer Fred Luddy wrote code that automated a tedious task for his coworker, Phyllis. She cried tears of joy. That moment inspired Fred to build a company that could do that for everyone—freeing people from busywork so they could focus on meaningful work. Today, ServiceNow is the AI control tower for business reinvention. Our ServiceNow AI platform brings together any AI, any data, and any workflow— helping 85% of the Fortune 500® work smarter, faster, and better. We're building an AI-native culture where technology and talent are unstoppable together. And we're just getting started.Join us to put AI to work for people. Job DescriptionPosition SummaryServiceNow is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Director, SEC & ESG Reporting to join our Finance organization. This critical and high-profile role is responsible for overseeing the preparation and filing of SEC reports and managing the Company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) regulatory reporting requirements. The Director will serve as a key technical accounting resource and cross-functional partner to Legal, Investor Relations, FP&A, Sustainability, and external auditors.This role requires a strong command of US GAAP, SEC regulations, and evolving ESG disclosure frameworks, combined with exceptional leadership, project management, and communication skills.Key ResponsibilitiesSEC ReportingLead the preparation, review, and timely filing of SEC periodic reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K (earnings release) and other required filingsEnsure accuracy and completeness of financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, and related disclosures in accordance with US GAAP and SEC rules and regulationsCoordinate with external auditors on quarterly reviews and annual audit procedures related to SEC filingsMonitor and evaluate the impact of new and proposed accounting standards (FASB, SEC) and lead adoption efforts, including drafting technical accounting memosMaintain and enhance disclosure controls and procedures; partner with Legal and Investor Relations on earnings releases, earnings scripts, and investor communicationsManage the EDGAR filing process, including XBRL tagging and submissionSupport proxy filings through performance of quality assurance proceduresManage the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance activities related to the financial reporting process, including internal control documentation and remediationResearch, benchmark and document critical disclosure-related matters and present to executive management/external auditorsESG ReportingWork closely with our ESG reporting and sustainability teams as well as internal stakeholders on ESG regulatory reporting preparednessCo-lead project management as it relates to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) readiness-projectLead the Company's compliance efforts with SEC climate-related disclosure rules and other emerging ESG regulatory requirements, as applicableInvolvement in establishing and maintaining ESG data governance frameworks, including data collection methodologies, controls, and audit trails to support third-party assurancePartner with Corporate Sustainability, Legal, and other cross-functional teams to ensure readiness and successful completion of ESG regulatory requirementsMonitor developments in global ESG reporting standards and advise leadership on evolving disclosure expectationsLeadership & Cross-Functional CollaborationManage and develop a high-performing team of SEC and ESG reporting professionals; provide mentorship, set performance goals, and foster a culture of continuous learningServe as a subject matter expert and key advisor to senior management on reporting, disclosure, and ESG mattersBuild and maintain strong working...