External Reporting and Technical Accounting Manager

IFG US; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

IFG US seeks a Manager of SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting to join its corporate finance team. The role offers broad exposure across financial reporting, technical accounting, process improvement, and strategic initiatives in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

Experience with leveraging AI/automation is a huge plus. You will lead quarterly and annual external reporting, research complex accounting topics, partner with leadership on strategic initiatives, support governance, and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 5–8 years of progressive accounting or audit experience, preferably within public accounting and/or publicly traded companies.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and financial reporting processes.
• Experience leveraging AI/automation for streamlining processes and procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead quarterly and annual external financial reporting processes, including preparation and review of SEC filings and supporting disclosures.
• Research and analyze complex accounting matters, including acquisitions, new accounting standards, and other technical accounting topics.
• Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives, integrations, and ongoing operational improvements.
• Assist with corporate governance activities, including preparation of board materials, resolutions, and related documentation.
• Support internal control and audit-related initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, enhance documentation, and drive efficiencies across the accounting function.

Skills

SEC reporting

US GAAP

Technical accounting

Research & analysis

Process improvement

AI/Automation

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

An established publicly traded organization is seeking a Manager of SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting to join its corporate finance team. This role offers broad exposure across financial reporting, technical accounting, process improvement, and strategic initiatives in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. Experience with leveraging AI/automation is a huge plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead quarterly and annual external financial reporting processes, including preparation and review of SEC filings and supporting disclosures
• Research and analyze complex accounting matters, including acquisitions, new accounting standards, and other technical accounting topics
• Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives, integrations, and ongoing operational improvements
• Assist with corporate governance activities, including preparation of board materials, resolutions, and related documentation
• Support internal control and audit-related initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, enhance documentation, and drive efficiencies across the accounting function

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 5–8 years of progressive accounting or audit experience, preferably within public accounting and/or publicly traded companies
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and financial reporting processes
• Experience leveraging AI/automation for streamlining processes and procedures preferred.