External Reporting Manager

Buckingham Search; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced SEC Reporting Manager to lead SEC report preparation and ensure compliance under U.S. GAAP for a large public company. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience, a strong background in public accounting (Big 4 preferred), and will manage complex reporting initiatives including ESG disclosures. The role demands strong internal controls, mentoring capabilities, and involves collaboration across various functions to ensure timely and accurate public disclosures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required, Master’s preferred.
• Active CPA license is required.
• 8+ years of experience in external reporting and corporate accounting is mandatory.
• Strong public accounting foundation is required, Big 4 experience is highly preferred.
• Deep knowledge of SEC rules and U.S. GAAP is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and filing of SEC reports.
• Oversee quarterly earnings release reporting in partnership with Investor Relations.
• Draft and review financial statements for compliance and clarity.
• Manage the external audit process.
• Support IFRS reporting requirements and ESG reporting initiatives.

Skills

Public company reporting experience

Strong internal controls

Mentoring and developing team members

Cross-functional collaboration

Knowledge of ESG and sustainability frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree in Accounting

Job description

We are seeking an experienced SEC Reporting Manager to lead the preparation and filing of all external financial reports and regulatory disclosures for a large, global public company. This role is highly visible and plays a critical part in ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant reporting under U.S. GAAP and applicable regulatory frameworks.

The ideal candidate brings strong public company reporting experience, a foundation in public accounting (Big 4 strongly preferred), and the ability to manage complex, cross‑functional reporting initiatives — including emerging ESG and sustainability disclosures.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end preparation, review, and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, and 8‑K, in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Oversee quarterly earnings release reporting in partnership with Investor Relations and FP&A
• Draft and review financial statements, footnotes, and MD&A to ensure compliance and clarity
• Manage the external audit process related to SEC filings and financial statement disclosures
• Support IFRS reporting requirements, as applicable
• Oversee statutory reporting coordination across global entities
• Lead financial reporting efforts related to debt offerings and other capital markets transactions
• Partner cross‑functionally with Legal, Investor Relations, Sustainability, and Operations to ensure complete and accurate public disclosures
• Support ESG and sustainability reporting initiatives, including compliance with evolving frameworks (e.g., GRI, ISSB, SASB, TCFD, CSRD)
• Monitor new and proposed accounting and regulatory guidance and provide clear summaries to leadership
• Maintain strong internal controls and reporting processes to meet tight deadlines
• Mentor and develop reporting team members

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Master’s preferred)
• Active CPA license required
• 8+ years of progressive experience in external reporting and corporate accounting
• Strong public accounting foundation required; Big 4 experience highly preferred
• Deep knowledge of SEC rules and U.S. GAAP