Manager, External Reporting and Technical Accounting

IFG US; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IFG US in Chicago is seeking a Manager of SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting to lead external financial reporting and complex technical accounting topics. You will partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives and process improvements.

A CPA and strong GAAP/SEC expertise are essential for success. This role emphasizes leveraging AI/automation to streamline processes, enhance disclosures, and strengthen internal controls while coordinating governance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA designation required.
• 6–8 years of progressive accounting or audit experience, preferably within public accounting and/or publicly traded companies.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and financial reporting processes.
• Experience leveraging AI/automation for streamlining processes and procedures strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead quarterly and annual external financial reporting processes, including preparation and review of SEC filings and supporting disclosures
• Research and analyze complex accounting matters, including acquisitions, new accounting standards, and other technical accounting topics
• Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives, integrations, and ongoing operational improvements
• Assist with corporate governance activities, including preparation of board materials, resolutions, and related documentation
• Support internal control and audit-related initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, enhance documentation, and drive efficiencies across the accounting function
• Contribute to special projects and provide support on ad hoc financial and operational initiatives as needed especially around AI/automation

Skills

CPA designation

SEC reporting

AI/automation awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

An established publicly traded organization is seeking a Manager of SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting to join its corporate finance team. This role offers broad exposure across financial reporting, technical accounting, process improvement, and strategic initiatives in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. Experience with leveraging AI/automation is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead quarterly and annual external financial reporting processes, including preparation and review of SEC filings and supporting disclosures
• Research and analyze complex accounting matters, including acquisitions, new accounting standards, and other technical accounting topics
• Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives, integrations, and ongoing operational improvements
• Assist with corporate governance activities, including preparation of board materials, resolutions, and related documentation
• Support internal control and audit-related initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, enhance documentation, and drive efficiencies across the accounting function
• Contribute to special projects and provide support on ad hoc financial and operational initiatives as needed especially around AI/automation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA designation required
• 6–8 years of progressive accounting or audit experience, preferably within public accounting and/or publicly traded companies
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and financial reporting processes
• Experience leveraging AI/automation for streamlining processes and procedures strongly preferred.