Senior Manager/Director of SEC Reporting + Technical Accounting- Remote Optional

Senior Manager/Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting

Location: Remote-Optional

• Chicago-area candidates: Hybrid (3 days/week in-office) – Downtown Chicago (Loop, close to train)

• Close midwestern candidates strongly preferred- 2 weeks travel-in a quarter typical

Compensation:

$175,000–$200,000 base + 20% annual bonus + annual long-term incentive (LTI)

(Level, title, and compensation aligned to experience)

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) match, paid sick leave where applicable by state law.

About the Company

Join a $4B global manufacturing leader with a strong track record of innovation and profitable growth. The company operates across multiple continents and serves diverse industries, offering both stability and long-term career opportunity. Known for its collaborative culture and modern corporate environment, this organization places a strong emphasis on internal development and offers a clear path to executive-level leadership.

Position Overview

This is a senior leadership role at the Senior Manager or Director level, responsible for SEC reporting and technical accounting for a global organization. The role partners closely with senior leadership on external reporting, disclosures, and earnings communications, while serving as a key technical accounting resource across the business.

The scope, title, and level will be aligned based on experience, with long-term growth potential and meaningful visibility regardless of entry point.

The role is remote-optional, with flexibility for qualified candidates outside of the Chicago area. Candidates located in the Chicago metro area are expected to work on a hybrid basis, three days per week in-office.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead preparation and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10‑Q, 10‑K, and earnings releases
• Own external reporting, disclosures, and earnings communications processes
• Provide technical accounting leadership, including analysis of complex transactions and adoption of new accounting standards
• Ensure SOX compliance and maintain a strong internal control environment related to external reporting
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders on SEC reporting and technical accounting matters
• Present financial reporting conclusions, key disclosures, and technical accounting positions to senior leadership
• Hire, develop, and mentor a high‑performing team, fostering accountability, quality, and continuous improvement

Experience Required
• 8+ years of experience in public accounting and/or corporate SEC reporting and technical accounting
• Public accounting foundation from a Big 4 or national firm strongly preferred
• CPA required
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX compliance
• Proven experience leading technical accounting analyses and SEC filings
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with executive and senior stakeholder groups
• Experience with Active Disclosure or similar SEC reporting platforms preferred

Why This Role

Impact: Lead SEC reporting and technical accounting for a global organization

Visibility: Regular interaction with senior leadership and cross-functional partners

Growth: Senior Manager/Director-level role with executive exposure and long-term upside

Flexibility: Remote-optional role with hybrid structure for Chicago-area professionals

Culture: Collaborative, high-performing team with strong internal mobility

Search Details

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