Director SEC Reporting

Buckingham Search; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckingham Search partners with a large global organization to appoint a Director of External Reporting & Compliance. This pivotal role oversees external reporting, regulatory compliance, and EA-related disclosures across a complex footprint.

The position focuses on SEC reporting, technical accounting, and ESG/regulatory reporting, with leadership exposure to executive teams and strategy development. A high-visibility, cross-functional environment offers substantial impact.

Qualifications

• CPA required
• 8–12+ years progressive accounting experience
• Strong background in SEC reporting and technical accounting
• Experience in complex, global environments; Big 4 experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and review of external filings (10-K, 10-Q)
• Oversee financial statements, footnotes, and MD&A disclosures
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and global reporting requirements
• Partner with Investor Relations and FP&A on earnings and external messaging
• Manage external audit processes related to reporting and disclosures
• Oversee global statutory reporting alignment across international entities
• Support reporting for capital markets activity and complex transactions
• Monitor evolving regulatory and ESG reporting requirements and guide implementation
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, and Operations
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing reporting team

Skills

SEC reporting

Technical accounting

Executive communication

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Job description

Director of External Reporting & Compliance

We're partnering with a large, global organization to identify a Director of External Reporting & Compliance to lead a highly visible financial reporting function.

This role sits at the intersection of SEC reporting, technical accounting, and global compliance, with direct exposure to executive leadership and strategic initiatives.

The Opportunity

This position will own the company’s external reporting and regulatory compliance function, ensuring accurate, timely, and transparent financial disclosures across a complex global footprint.

You’ll play a key leadership role driving reporting quality, advising on technical accounting matters, and supporting evolving requirements around regulatory and sustainability reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and review of external financial filings (10-K, 10-Q, etc.)
• Oversee financial statements, footnotes, and disclosure narratives (MD&A)
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and global reporting requirements
• Partner with Investor Relations and FP&A on earnings and external messaging
• Manage external audit processes related to reporting and disclosures
• Oversee global statutory reporting alignment across international entities
• Support reporting for capital markets activity and complex transactions
• Monitor evolving regulatory and ESG reporting requirements and guide implementation
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, and Operations
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing reporting team

What They're Looking For

• CPA required
• ~8-12+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong background in SEC reporting and technical accounting
• Big 4 experience strongly preferred
• Experience in complex, global environments
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven setting
• Strong communication skills with executive presence

Why This Role Stands Out

• Ownership of a critical, high-visibility reporting function
• Direct interaction with executive leadership and key stakeholders
• Exposure to global operations and complex transactions
• Opportunity to influence evolving reporting areas (including ESG)
• Strong platform with scale, resources, and continued growth