Senior Governance and SEC Compliance Specialist

Senior Governance & SEC Compliance Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Senior Governance & SEC Compliance Specialist to play a critical role in supporting corporate governance, public company compliance, and Board operations. This highly visible position partners closely with executive leadership, directors, legal teams, auditors, and external advisors to ensure the Company meets all SEC, NYSE, regulatory, and governance requirements.

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of corporate records, SEC filings, shareholder services, and Board activities within a complex, highly regulated public company environment.

What You’ll Do

Corporate & Subsidiary Governance

• Lead day-to-day entity management, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of corporate and subsidiary records across domestic and international jurisdictions

• Manage the company’s entity management system and oversee organizational charts and subsidiary reporting

• Coordinate incorporations, reorganizations, mergers, dissolutions, and other entity-related transactions

• Partner with global legal teams, registered agents, joint venture partners, and external counsel to maintain compliance with local and foreign regulations

SEC & NYSE Compliance

• Serve as the primary contact for EDGAR Next administration and Section 16 insider filings

• Prepare and file Forms 3, 4, and 5 and support the timely filing of Forms 8-K, 10-K, 10-Q, Proxy Statements, and related disclosures

• Manage Director and Officer questionnaires and support insider compliance processes

• Ensure compliance with NYSE governance requirements, including affirmations, dividend reporting, and required notifications

Proxy Statement & Annual Meeting

• Compile and maintain executive and director compensation disclosures

• Draft and update assigned sections of the Proxy Statement and manage proxy calendars

• Coordinate with internal teams, outside counsel, transfer agents, proxy solicitors, and vendors

• Support annual meeting logistics, proxy distribution, vote tabulation, and required documentation

Shareholder & Equity Services

• Act as the primary liaison with various public company service providers

• Reconcile shareholder and treasury stock balances and generate shareholder reports

• Support shareholder inquiries and dividend communications

Board & Committee Support

• Prepare drafts of Board and Committee meeting minutes, resolutions, and agenda materials

• Maintain Board action tracking, governance records, and Board portal content

• Support Director onboarding/offboarding, conflict checks, and governance documentation

Governance Administration & Special Projects

• Administer governance calendars, trading windows, delegation of authority, and corporate policy updates

• Maintain corporate governance documentation, public disclosures, and Board reference materials

• Support Treasury, M&A, Real Estate, and Tax teams with KYC documentation, data rooms, and transaction support

• Partner with Internal and External Audit teams on SOX and governance-related audit activities

Minimum Hiring Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree

• 10+ years of experience in corporate governance, SEC compliance, or a comparable role within a publicly traded company, legal department, or professional services environment

• Deep knowledge of SEC, NYSE, and public company governance requirements

Key Job Responsibilities

• Exceptional judgment and discretion with highly confidential information

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence at senior levels

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Proactive, solution-focused professional with a strong sense of accountability and ownership

• Confident partnering with executive officers, directors, auditors, regulators, and external advisors

• Positive, collaborative team player with a growth mindset

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Air Products offers competitive pay and great benefits for our employees.

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment 

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 100% vested company core and match

• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time  

• Paid parental leave  

• Adoption assistance  

• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent daycare) 

• Health Savings Account

• Life Insurance (AD&D), Supplemental AD&D 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status. 

Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail us at talent@airproducts.com. General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather you’ll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.