Financial (SEC) Reporting Manager

Harmer; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmer, Houston-based client partner, seeks an experienced SEC Reporting Manager to oversee the company’s U.S. SEC filings and reporting governance. This role offers high visibility with senior leadership and external auditors, and a chance to shape best practices in financial reporting.

You will lead quarterly and annual filings (10-Qs, 10-Ks), prepare schedules and disclosures, and monitor developments in U.S. GAAP. CPA required; MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA is required; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience in both public accounting and industry.
• Strong SEC reporting and U.S. GAAP technical accounting background.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead quarterly and annual SEC filings, including 10-Qs, 10-Ks, and other disclosures.
• Prepare and review supporting schedules, disclosures, and reporting documentation.
• Monitor accounting and SEC reporting developments and assess business impact.
• Perform technical accounting research and draft position memos as needed.
• Partner with external auditors and internal teams throughout reporting cycles.
• Support internal management reporting and ad hoc analysis.
• Ensure strong internal controls and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Provide guidance and development support to team members.

Skills

SEC reporting

U.S. GAAP

Technical accounting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA

MBA preferred

Job description

Harmer has been engaged by our client to find an SEC Reporting Manager.

Opportunity Highlights:

• High-visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership and external auditors
• Opportunity to lead reporting processes and influence best practices
• Involvement in complex accounting areas and new standard implementation

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead quarterly and annual SEC filings, including 10-Qs, 10-Ks, and other required disclosures
• Prepare and review supporting schedules, disclosures, and reporting documentation
• Monitor accounting and SEC reporting developments and assess business impact
• Perform technical accounting research and draft position memos as needed
• Partner with external auditors and internal teams throughout reporting cycles
• Support internal management reporting and ad hoc analysis
• Ensure strong internal controls and identify opportunities for process improvement
• Provide guidance and development support to team members

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• CPA required; MBA preferred
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and industry
• Strong SEC reporting and U.S. GAAP technical accounting background
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred