In this episode of the Finrep Podcast, host Daniel Guillien sits down with Joshua Gomez, Senior SEC Reporting Analyst at Fox Factory, alongside Finrep CEO Gana Misra, to explore the real-world challenges and opportunities inside the world of SEC reporting and corporate accounting.
Josh shares his unconventional journey from Navy mechanic to SEC reporting expert, what it’s really like to manage quarterly filings across 20+ subsidiaries, and how technology and AI are reshaping the finance function. Together, Daniel, Gana, and Josh discuss:
📊 Transitioning from public accounting into SEC reporting
💼 Life in the trenches during 10-K and 10-Q filing season
⚙️ Building collaboration across finance, legal, and controllership teams
🤖 How tools like Workiva, Intelligize, and AI assistants are transforming disclosure workflows
🧠 The future of accounting careers in an AI-driven world
Whether you’re an accountant, controller, or aspiring CPA, this episode offers an authentic look into the people, processes, and technologies driving modern financial reporting.