FAAS-Managed Services - SEC Reporting

EY; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 183,000 - 381,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Pension and 401(k) plans

Paid time off

Flexible vacation policy

Job summary

EY is seeking a Senior Manager with strong SEC reporting and technical accounting expertise to join our FAAS/Managed Services team in the US. You will lead SEC reporting engagements for public and private clients, orchestrate filings and disclosure processes, and guide teams through complex GAAP interpretations.

You will drive process improvements, leverage automation tools like Workiva and Power BI, and mentor high-performing teams. CPA required; 6+ years of relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Active CPA license in your work state.
• At least 6+ years of experience in SEC reporting, financial reporting, or technical accounting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Experience managing multiple projects or client engagements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEC reporting and technical accounting engagements for clients, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery.
• Oversee preparation and review of SEC filings (10-K/10-Q/8-K, proxy statements, earnings releases).
• Manage end-to-end filing calendars and coordinate cross-functional reviews with finance, legal, IR, and external auditors.
• Assess complex U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, including new accounting standards interpretation.
• Prepare and review technical accounting memos related to reporting concepts and guidance.
• Support improvements in reporting processes, including close, disclosures and governance frameworks.
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation using Workiva, BlackLine, Alteryx, and Power BI.

Skills

SEC reporting

U.S. GAAP

Technical accounting

Leadership

Client management

Automation awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA license

Tools

Workiva

DFIN

Power BI

Alteryx

Job description

Location: Dallas, San Jose, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Hoboken, New York, Boston, Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, McLean, Philadelphia, California, Washington, Texas, Massachusetts, Georgia, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Virginia

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The Opportunity

EY is seeking a Senior Manager with strong SEC reporting and technical accounting expertise to join our Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) / Managed Services team. In this role, you will support both public and pre-IPO clients in managing complex financial reporting requirements, with a particular focus on SEC filings and disclosure processes. This role combines technical depth in U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations with leadership responsibilities across client engagements and delivery teams. You’ll also play a key role in shaping how we modernize and automate the reporting processes using leading finance technologies for our managed services clients

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead SEC reporting and technical accounting engagements for public and private clients, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery.
• Oversee the preparation and review of SEC filings, including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and earnings release disclosures.
• Manage end-to-end filing calendars and coordinate cross-functional reviews with finance, legal, investor relations, and external auditors.
• Assess complex U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, including interpretation of new accounting standards.
• Prepare and review technical accounting memos related to reporting concepts and guidance.
• Support improvements in financial reporting processes, including close, disclosure controls, and governance frameworks.
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation and efficiency using tools such as Workiva, BlackLine, Alteryx, and Power BI.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Strong expertise in SEC reporting and U.S. GAAP financial reporting standards.
• Proven ability to manage multiple client engagements and deliver high-quality outcomes under deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex accounting issues in a clear and practical way.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders, including finance, legal, auditors, and executive leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
• Experience improving reporting processes and identifying automation opportunities.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Active CPA license in your work state
• At least 6+ years of experience in SEC reporting, financial reporting, or technical accounting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Experience managing multiple projects or client engagements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience supporting public company reporting functions.
• Experience working with executive leadership, audit committees, or external auditors.
• Experience using reporting platforms such as Workiva or DFIN.
• Familiarity with finance transformation, automation, or digital reporting tools.

What We Look For

We are looking for individuals who combine strong technical accounting expertise with a practical, client-focused mindset. Successful candidates are proactive problem solvers who can lead teams, manage complex deliverables, and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You should be comfortable working in fast-paced environments where accuracy, judgment, and collaboration are critical.

What We Offer You

At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture.

Learn more at ey.com/us/careers.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job is:
  • New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices – $176,000 to $365,500
  • Bay Area California offices – $183,400 to $380,800
  • All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $146,700 to $335,100
• Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

All in to shape the future with confidence.

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