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Steve Soter

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Vice President & Industry Principal at Workiva
📍 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Steve Soter is the Vice President & Industry Principal at Workiva, leveraging deep expertise in SEC reporting and technical accounting. A graduate of Arizona State University, he was a key player in the worlds first digital equity offering. Colleagues describe him as energetic, analytical, and highly motivated.

Outside of his primary role, Steve is a passionate podcast host and self-described "accounting enthusiast. " He once took a professional sabbatical to implement a new ERP system for his familys residential leasing business, demonstrating a blend of technical skill and commitment to family.

He is a self-proclaimed "Diet Coke aficionado. "

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Vice President & Industry Principal
Job Level
Senior
Location
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Personality Overview

How Steve shows up

Assertive
Charismatic
Friendly But Fast

They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary. They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions. They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship.

Priorities

Topics Steve cares about

SEC Reporting
He is the Executive Advisor for the SEC Professionals Group and frequently discusses reporting changes on his podcasts and social media.
AI in Finance
Explores how generative AI impacts finance professionals and discusses the evolution of governance and internal controls in his content.
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Career

Work history

3-2023
Vice President & Industry Principal
Workiva
6-2019 - 2-2023
Senior Director & Industry Principal
Workiva
6-2019
Executive Advisor
SEC Professionals Group
10-2018 - 6-2019
Vice President of Finance (Professional Sabbatical)
N. Gregory Soter Family LLC
5-2017 - 10-2018
Vice President and Controller
Backcountry.com
In the press

Media appearances

How Networking and Listening Add up in Accounting. Featured in Workiva
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Unraveling ESG Regulation ft. Andromeda Wood and Steve Soter (Vice President & Industry Principal, Workiva). Featured in YouTube
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Education
2005 - 2006
Master of Accountancy
W. P. Carey School of Business – Arizona State University
2002 - 2004
BSBA
University of Arizona - Eller College of Management
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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