SEC Financial Reporting Director up to $200K + 50% Bonus

LHH; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual up to 120 hours a year

Paid holidays

Health insurance

401k plan

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

A high-growth organization is seeking a Financial Reporting Director to lead external reporting and technical accounting. This hybrid role involves overseeing reporting systems, driving process improvement, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of experience in accounting, a CPA certification, and strong leadership skills. Competitive compensation up to $200K plus bonuses offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including leadership in SEC reporting for a product-based organization.
• CPA required.
• Nice to have: public accounting foundation, experience with financial consolidation platforms, and percent complete accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of external financial reports.
• Oversee the consolidation process for multiple entities.
• Manage and optimize the use of financial reporting systems.
• Research and resolve complex technical accounting issues.
• Develop and implement accounting policies.
• Collaborate with auditors and support audit processes.

Skills

Strong technical accounting background

Excellent analytical skills

Leadership in SEC reporting

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

CPA

10+ years of progressive accounting experience

Tools

Financial consolidation platforms (e.g., OneStream)

Job description

Overview

SEC Financial Reporting Director up to $200K + 50% bonus

Location: Northwest Suburbs of Chicago (Hybrid, 4 days onsite per week)

Compensation: $180,000–$200,000 base salary, plus up to 50% annual bonus based on performance

About the Opportunity

A confidential, high-growth organization is seeking a Financial Reporting Director to lead external reporting, technical accounting, and consolidations. This is a newly created, highly visible role for a senior finance professional who enjoys both hands-on leadership and process improvement. The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams, oversee reporting systems, and drive best practices across a decentralized environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the preparation and review of external financial reports, including regulatory filings and other required submissions
• Oversee the consolidation process for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Manage and optimize the use of financial reporting systems and tools
• Research and resolve complex technical accounting issues, documenting conclusions and providing guidance to internal stakeholders
• Develop and implement accounting policies, ensuring alignment with current standards and regulations
• Collaborate with auditors and support audit processes, including quarterly and annual reviews
• Evaluate and improve reporting processes and internal controls across the organization
• Provide technical support and training to divisional finance teams and other corporate functions
• Monitor and implement new accounting guidance, ensuring timely adoption and compliance
• Support other corporate functions as needed, including FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Legal
• Complete ad hoc projects and provide support to executive management as required

What You Bring

• 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including leadership in SEC reporting for a product-based organization
• CPA required
• Strong technical accounting background and experience with consolidations
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Nice to have: public accounting foundation, experience with financial consolidation platforms (e.g., OneStream), and percent complete accounting
• PTO accrual up to 120 hours a year, 8 paid holidays; PTO and holidays prorated based on hire date
• Paid sick leave where applicable by state law
• Benefits for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan
• Annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing, Management, and Finance
• Industries: Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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