Manager of SEC Reporting

The Bolton Group; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible PTO

Mentorship by senior leadership

Job summary

The Bolton Group in Naperville, IL seeks an experienced SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager to lead monthly close, consolidate global financials in SAP, and oversee complex transactions including stock-based compensation. The role interfaces with executives on high-impact initiatives.

Required are a Bachelor’s in Accounting with 5–8 years in public accounting/industry, strong GAAP/SEC/SOX knowledge, and proficiency in SAP/Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred.
• 5–8 years of experience in public accounting and industry mix (manufacturing/consumer goods preferred).
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance.
• Proficiency in SAP and Excel; experience with consolidation tools (OneStream/Hyperion) a plus.
• Experience drafting technical accounting memos (ASC 606, ASC 350, ASC 360).

Responsibilities

• Partner with U.S. and international business units during the monthly close process.
• Lead the monthly global financial statement consolidation in SAP.
• Oversee and review the accounting for stock-based compensation and complex transactions.
• Review and assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings (10-K/10-Q) and related statements.
• Prepare and review technical accounting memos for special transactions (debt, equity, M&A).
• Support the quarterly earnings release, Audit Committee materials, and reporting deliverables.
• Perform covenant compliance calculations related to credit agreements.
• Coordinate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Support annual and triggering event impairment testing.
• Maintain documentation for SOX compliance and internal controls.
• Lead filing of government and industry financial surveys.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

SEC reporting

SOX compliance

SAP

Excel

Consolidation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

OneStream

Hyperion

SAP

Job description

• Headquarters in the U.S. with a broad international footprint
• A stable, profitable, and rapidly growing enterprise
• Opportunity to work directly with executives on high-impact global initiatives
• Exposure to complex financial operations across multiple business units
• Competitive compensation package with base salary + bonus
• Comprehensive benefits program and flexible PTO
• Collaborative and growth-oriented culture with mentorship by senior leadership

What the SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager Will Do

• Partner with U.S. and international business units during the monthly close process, ensuring consolidated books are accurate, compliant, and timely.
• Lead the monthly global financial statement consolidation in SAP.
• Oversee and review the accounting for stock-based compensation and complex transactions.
• Review and assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including 10-K/10-Q footnotes, cash flow, equity, and subsidiary financial statements.
• Prepare and review technical accounting memos and documentation for special transactions (debt, equity, M&A, and other non-routine events).
• Support the quarterly earnings release, Audit Committee materials, and other reporting deliverables.
• Perform covenant compliance calculations related to the company’s credit agreements.
• Coordinate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Support the company’s annual and triggering event impairment testing.
• Maintain strong documentation for SOX compliance and internal controls.
• Lead the filing of required government and industry financial surveys.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA strongly preferred
• 5-8 years of experience, ideally with a public accounting and industry mix (manufacturing / consumer goods highly preferred)
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel; experience with consolidation tools (e.g., OneStream or Hyperion) a plus
• Demonstrated ability to draft and review technical accounting memos (ASC 606, ASC 350, ASC 360, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to interact at all organizational levels
• Driven, detail-oriented professional with proven leadership and critical thinking skills