Fintech & Corporate Finance · Director
SEC Reporting Director (Fintech) Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$185,000
25th percentile
P50
$215,000
Median
P75
$245,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Very Tight
Scarcity: 8/10
EST. CANDIDATE POOL
20-45
Active candidates nationally
DEMAND TREND
Stable
9% year-over-year
RETENTION
3.4 yr avg tenure
20% annual turnover
SEC Reporting Director (Fintech) Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Market Trends
The supply of experienced SEC reporting directors is constrained, particularly those with IPO experience and fintech exposure. As more fintechs pursue listings or mimic public-company rigor, demand and compensation have increased materially.
Also Known As
Director of SEC Reporting, SEC Reporting Director, Director, External Reporting (SEC), Director, Financial Reporting (Public), Director, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting
What Does a SEC Reporting Director (Fintech) Do?
The SEC Reporting Director (Fintech) operates within fintech companies, financial services firms, and corporate finance functions, building financial products, managing compliance, or driving operational growth. Professionals in this role typically bring 9 to 15 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Director level, this position draws from a very tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 20-45 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What Drives SEC Reporting Director (Fintech) Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a SEC Reporting Director (Fintech) is $215,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $185,000 to $245,000. Pay variation across this range is primarily driven by company stage and funding (startup vs. growth vs. public), regulatory complexity, geographic market, technical specialization (payments, lending, crypto, regtech), and equity compensation structure. Demand for this role is trending upward with 0.09% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
SEC Reporting Director (Fintech) Career Path
Professionals who move into SEC Reporting Director (Fintech) roles most commonly come from traditional banking, management consulting, software engineering, regulatory bodies, or corporate finance at public companies. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward C-suite positions at fintech firms, VP-level roles at larger financial institutions, or founding their own financial technology venture. The average tenure in this role is approximately 3.4 years, with an annual turnover rate of 20%.
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