Director, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

Founded in 1878, Caleres, originally known as Brown Shoe Company, is a global footwear company comprised of some of the world's most loved brands including Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Naturalizer, Dr. Scholl's, Allen Edmonds, and many more. Caleres' legacy includes 145+ years of craftsmanship, a passion for fit, and a mission to inspire people to feel great...feet first.

Join our dynamic and thriving footwear company as a Director, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting in St. Louis, MO, where you'll play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the Company's external financial reporting strategy and ensuring compliance with evolving accounting and regulatory requirements. This highly visible position offers the opportunity to lead SEC reporting, provide technical accounting expertise, partner with executive leadership and the Audit Committee, and drive continuous improvements across the financial reporting process. If you're passionate about financial transparency, accounting excellence, and influencing business decisions through strategic insight, this is the perfect role for you! As a member of our team, you'll be part of a company that values results, caring, and learning.

What will you be doing?

Leading External Reporting & SEC Compliance: Own the preparation, review, and filing of the Company's SEC reports, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K. Ensure all external financial reporting is accurate, timely, compliant with SEC requirements, and aligned with leading disclosure practices. Benchmark disclosures against peers and monitor evolving regulatory requirements.

Overseeing Financial Reporting, Close & Controls: Ensure the accurate and efficient preparation of corporate and consolidated financial statements. Lead month-end close activities, maintain a strong internal control environment, and oversee compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements through periodic control assessments and continuous monitoring.

Providing Technical Accounting Leadership: Serve as the Company's subject matter expert on complex accounting matters, including technical accounting research, accounting policy development, implementation of new accounting standards, and preparation of accounting memoranda. Provide guidance on key accounting areas, including stock-based compensation, pensions, and other comprehensive income.

Partnering with Executive Leadership & Governance Committees: Influence decision-making through financial analysis, technical accounting insights, and regulatory expertise. Prepare and deliver executive, Audit Committee, and Board-level presentations and reporting materials while serving as a key liaison with internal and external auditors.

Driving Operational Excellence & Team Development: Champion process improvement initiatives, including automation and reporting efficiencies, to enhance effectiveness and scalability.

Qualifications that make you the perfect fit!

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master's degree preferred

CPA certification preferred

7+ years of progressive accounting, financial reporting, or finance experience

Big Four or national public accounting experience preferred

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, SOX compliance requirements, and financial disclosure standards

Experience working with executive leadership teams, Audit Committees, and external auditors 

Physical Requirements and/or Environment

Office/ Cubicle

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Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. We believe our company should be as diverse as the consumers we serve. We seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems.

Caleres is invested in our Associates. We regularly review our pay matrices and update appropriately based on need. Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual pay will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Please visit yourcaleres.com to review all associated benefits.  

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