Global Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Director

Buckingham Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckingham Search is looking for a Director of Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting in Chicago, Illinois. This vital role entails overseeing SEC reporting, technical accounting, and managing a small team within a global manufacturing organization.

The ideal candidate will possess an active CPA, extensive experience in financial reporting, and a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP compliance, with the ability to drive process improvements and systems optimizations.

Qualifications

• Active CPA is required.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting and technical accounting.
• 3+ years of people management experience leading accounting or reporting teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and filing of SEC reports.
• Lead technical accounting analysis for complex transactions.
• Manage global consolidated reporting across 100+ entities.

Skills

Financial reporting

Technical accounting

Leadership

SEC compliance

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA

Tools

OneStream

HFM

SAP

Job description

Buckingham Search is looking for a Director of Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting in Chicago, Illinois. This vital role entails overseeing SEC reporting, technical accounting, and managing a small team within a global manufacturing organization.

The ideal candidate will possess an active CPA, extensive experience in financial reporting, and a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP compliance, with the ability to drive process improvements and systems optimizations.