Financial Reporting Manager

Buckingham Search; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckingham Search is seeking a Manager, Financial Reporting for a leading global manufacturing company in Oak Brook, IL. This role leads financial reporting activities and partners with senior leadership, with exposure to SEC filings and pension statement audits.

The successful candidate will oversee reporting, drive technical accounting clarity, and manage a small offshore COE while coordinating with external auditors on annual cycles.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive financial reporting or accounting experience.
• Active CPA required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Public company and SEC reporting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review, and filing of 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings.
• Oversee the preparation and audit of 11-K and U.S. Pension Plan statements.
• Monitor SEC reporting and disclosure requirements; perform benchmarking.
• Partner with Investor Relations on earnings materials and presentations.
• Mentor and develop two direct reports and manage performance.

Skills

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

Project management

Verbal and written communication

Senior leadership partnership

CPA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA (Active)

Tools

Excel

Workiva

OneStream

Job description

A leading global, publicly traded manufacturing company is seeking a Manager, Financial Reporting to join its Corporate Controllership team. This is a highly visible opportunity reporting to the Director of Financial Reporting & Consolidations, with responsibility for leading financial reporting activities, managing a small team, and partnering closely with senior leadership across the organization.

The role offers significant exposure to SEC reporting, technical accounting, Investor Relations, external auditors, and enterprise-wide finance transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review, and filing of 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings
• Oversee the preparation and audit of 11-K and U.S. Pension Plan financial statements
• Monitor SEC reporting and disclosure requirements and perform industry benchmarking
• Partner with Investor Relations on quarterly earnings materials, investor presentations, and supplemental reporting
• Serve as a subject matter expert on technical accounting matters, including share-based compensation, EPS, debt, hedge accounting, and other complex topics
• Research and interpret accounting guidance and prepare technical accounting memos and policies
• Lead implementation of new accounting standards, SEC requirements, disclosures, and related training
• Maintain and enhance the corporate accounting policy manual
• Manage and provide oversight to an offshore Lease Center of Excellence (COE)
• Partner with external auditors throughout the annual audit and financial reporting cycle
• Lead process improvement, automation, and financial reporting transformation initiatives
• Review XBRL exhibits and support ad hoc accounting and reporting projects
• Lead, mentor, and develop two direct reports, including performance management and career development

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive financial reporting or accounting experience
• Active CPA required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Public accounting and public-company industry experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong project management and organizational abilities
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing accounting professionals
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tight reporting deadlines
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to effectively partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to learn and leverage new financial systems and technology
• Workiva and/or OneStream experience preferred