Senior Manager, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting

At National Vision we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible. National Vision is one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States, with over 1,200 stores. We operate four retail brands:

America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, and Vista Optical inside select Fred Meyer stores and on select military bases. We offer an innovative culture where training is a priority, hard work is praised, and career growth is a reality.

We are hiring for a Senior Manager, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting to join our growing team!

What Would You Do? The Specifics.

• Leads the preparation and review of the Company’s consolidated annual and quarterly financial statements, SEC disclosures, and monthly management reporting, including oversight of key analyses, disclosure support, and reporting quality.
• Leads analysis of complex, judgmental, and non-routine accounting matters, including preparation and review of technical accounting memoranda that document applicable guidance, management’s conclusions, and related disclosure implications.
• Monitors evolving U.S. GAAP, SEC rule making, and industry reporting practices; evaluates the impact on the Company; and leads implementation of accounting policy, disclosure, and process changes.
• Leads coordination with Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit, and external auditors to facilitate quarterly reviews, annual audits, audit committee deliverables, and timely resolution of complex audit and reporting matters.
• Partners with internal and external auditors to design, implement, document, and monitor key financial accounting and reporting controls that meet SOX requirements and support reliable external reporting.
• Identifies and leads improvements to reporting work papers, close processes, business procedures, and related controls to increase efficiency, improve quality, reduce risk, and strengthen process ownership.
• Provides leadership over accounting and reporting technology used to support the general ledger, financial reporting, cloud‑based computing tools, and automation of recurring reporting processes.
• Collaborates with Financial Systems, process owners, and third parties, as applicable, to enhance Oracle Cloud ERP reporting structure, data quality, and reporting outputs supporting external and management reporting needs.
• Drives the development and maintenance of accounting policies and position papers, ensuring consistent application, alignment with evolving U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements, and audit‑defensible documentation for complex and judgmental areas.
• Serves as a key liaison to executive leadership and governance stakeholders, proactively communicating significant accounting matters, critical judgments, disclosure considerations, and recommended actions.

Work Experience

• 8+ years progressive experience in a national public accounting environment auditing SEC registrants, a financial reporting or technical accounting role at an SEC registrant, or a combination of the two; experience should include leadership over complex accounting matters, SEC reporting deliverables, cross‑functional projects, and review or supervision of work performed by others. ((Required))

Education

• Four year college degree or equivalent experience. Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field. (Required)
• Master's Degree in accounting or related field. (Prefered)

Licenses, Certifications, Professional Affiliations

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Upon Hire ((Required))

Additional Skills

• Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, disclosure controls, and SOX, with demonstrated ability to apply guidance to complex and judgmental matters. (Required)
• Proven track record of leading effectively in a dynamic, process‑driven environment while balancing technical rigor, operational deadlines, and stakeholder expectations. (Required)
• Independently identifies, evaluates, and recommends solutions for complex accounting and reporting issues, escalating matters appropriately based on risk, judgment, and business impact. (Required)
• Communicates clearly and effectively…