Assistant Corporate Secretary & Board Governance Specialist

At Resideo Technologies, we are transforming the future of comfort, energy management, and safety and security solutions for homes and businesses worldwide. Resideo serves more than 150 million homes globally through a portfolio of trusted products, software, and distribution solutions.

Resideo has announced its intent to separate its ADI Global Distribution business into an independent, publicly traded company, creating an exciting opportunity to help shape and support a high-impact governance and compliance function during a transformative period of growth and evolution.

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and highly collaborative Assistant Corporate Secretary & Board Governance Specialist to support the Office of the Corporate Secretary and broader Legal & Compliance organization. This role will serve as a key governance partner to executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and cross-functional stakeholders, while helping drive best-in-class corporate governance, SEC reporting coordination, board operations, subsidiary management, and public company compliance practices.

This role requires exceptional judgment, executive presence, organizational agility, and the ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential matters in a fast-paced public company environment. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with deep public company governance experience, strong technical knowledge of SEC and NYSE requirements, and a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

This is a remote position within the United States. Periodic travel is required for Board and Committee meetings, leadership meetings, and other governance-related activities throughout the year.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Corporate Governance & Board Operations

• Partner closely with the Corporate Secretary, General Counsel, executive leadership team, and Board of Directors on governance and board administration matters. 
• Lead planning and execution of Board of Directors and Committee meetings, including: 
  • Development of annual governance calendars 
  • Coordination of agendas and meeting materials 
  • Preparation of resolutions, written consents, and minutes 
  • Management of follow-up actions and governance deliverables 
• Administer and enhance electronic board portal technology, including Diligent or similar platforms. 
• Maintain corporate records, minute books, governance databases, and legal entity documentation in accordance with corporate and regulatory requirements. 
• Support director onboarding, continuing education, annual evaluations, and governance best practices initiatives. 
• Coordinate annual review and maintenance of Board and Committee charters, governance guidelines, and related policies. 
• Assist with governance support related to strategic transactions, financing activities, and corporate restructuring initiatives, including spin-off readiness activities. 

SEC Reporting & Public Company Compliance

• Support preparation and coordination of SEC filings, including: 
  • Annual Reports on Form 10-K 
  • Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q 
  • Current Reports on Form 8-K 
  • Proxy Statements 
  • Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, and 5) 
• Coordinate EDGAR filing processes utilizing Workiva and other SEC reporting technologies. 
• Assist in drafting beneficial ownership tables, governance disclosures, director biographies, and related proxy statement content. 
• Coordinate annual Director & Officer questionnaires and governance certifications. 
• Manage NYSE corporate governance compliance requirements, including annual and ongoing certifications and reporting obligations. 
• Coordinate stock exchange notifications related to earnings releases, dividends, governance actions, and other material announcements. 
• Monitor governance and disclosure developments and assist in implementing evolving regulatory and compliance requirements. 

Compliance & Corporate Legal Support

• Support enterprise compliance initiatives in partnership with Legal, Internal Audit, HR, Finance, and Compliance teams. 
• Assist in administration and tracking of corporate governance and ethics policies, insider trading compliance, and related certifications. 
• Assist with implementation and continuous improvement of governance controls, processes, and documentation standards. 
• Support internal and external audit requests related to governance and compliance matters. 
• Coordinate with external counsel, transfer agents, proxy solicitors, auditors, and other third-party service providers. 
• Contribute to special projects involving governance modernization, process optimization, compliance integration, and public company readiness initiatives. 

YOU MUST HAVE

• Paralegal Certification or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience 
• 12+ years of experience supporting public company corporate governance, securities law, or corporate secretarial functions 
• Significant experience within the Office of the Corporate Secretary of a U.S. publicly traded company and/or a leading law firm corporate governance practice 
• Strong working knowledge of: 
  • SEC reporting requirements 
  • NYSE/Nasdaq governance standards 
  • Section 16 reporting 
  • Corporate governance best practices 
• Experience utilizing Workiva, EDGAR filing systems, Diligent, or similar governance and reporting technologies 
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with Board members, executive leadership, and senior stakeholders on highly confidential matters 

WE VALUE

• Bachelor’s degree and/or advanced governance or compliance certifications 
• Experience supporting corporate transactions, spin-offs, IPO readiness, or complex governance transformations 
• Strong executive presence with exceptional communication and relationship-building skills 
• Outstanding organizational and project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities 
• Exceptional attention to detail
• High degree of self-direction, professionalism, discretion, and business judgment 
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a continuous improvement mindset 
• Ability to thrive independently within a fast-paced, results-oriented environment 
• Collaborative approach with strong interpersonal skills and commitment to operational excellence 

• This global role will drive process and policy on a large scale and have exposure to various teams and leadership giving you the opportunity to create business relationships outside of your direct team.
• Leave your legacy by establishing processes and procedures that will allow our organization to move safely and comfortably throughout the globe.
• ADI provides comprehensive benefits, including life and health insurance, life assistance program, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability insurance, 401k Plan, vacation & holidays.