Director – SEC Reporting

SkyWater Search Partners; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 161,000 - 218,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

SkyWater Search Partners, in partnership with a multi-billion dollar global public company, is seeking a high-visibility controllership leader in Chicago. This role emphasizes developing a team, driving process improvements, and building a world-class controllership function in a hybrid office setting (2-3 days onsite).

Ideally, candidates will come from Big 4 with Senior Manager or Director experience in public accounting or an equivalent path ready for broader progression.

Qualifications

• Big 4 roots; Senior Manager or Director level in public accounting or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a world-class controllership function.
• Drive process improvements and high-visibility initiatives.
• Build and develop the controllership team.

Skills

Leadership

Process improvements

Team building

Controllership

Public accounting

Big 4 background

Job description

Job Information

• Job Tag:
• Posted: July 14, 2026
• Salary: $190,000

We are working with a multi-billion dollar global public company with an impressive growth trend, both organically and through acquisitions. Hybrid environment 2-3x/week with an office in the heart of the city!

We are looking for a someone who enjoys high visibility, process improvements, developing a team and helping to build a world class controllership function.

Ideally targeting someone with Big 4 roots - either heavy Senior Manager/Director in public accounting or someone in a similar role but ready for more progression.