SEC Reporting Manager

Buckingham Search; Downers Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckingham Search is assisting a diversified global manufacturer in finding a Manager of Financial Reporting to join the Corporate Controllership organization in Downers Grove, IL. This high-visibility role leads SEC filings and financial reporting transformation in a well-resourced public company environment.

The successful candidate will own 10-K/10-Q/8-K processes, pension plan financials, and complex accounting topics, while mentoring two direct reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Active CPA required.
• 6+ years of progressive financial reporting and accounting experience.
• Experience in both public accounting and public company environments preferred.
• Strong technical accounting and SEC reporting knowledge including complex areas such as EPS, share-based compensation, debt, and hedge accounting.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to develop and motivate team members.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Workiva and/or OneStream experience preferred.
• Strong Excel skills with ability to learn and leverage new financial systems and technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review, and filing of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K with tight deadlines.
• Oversee preparation, review, filing, and audit of Form 11-K and U.S. Pension Plan financial statements.
• Monitor evolving SEC reporting requirements and conduct benchmarking analyses.
• Partner with Investor Relations on quarterly earnings materials, decks, and supplements.
• Serve as SME on complex accounting topics including EPS, share-based compensation, debt, and hedge accounting.
• Research accounting guidance and prepare technical memos and policy documentation.
• Oversee implementation of new accounting standards and related training.
• Maintain and update the accounting policy manual.
• Manage offshore Lease COE team and provide guidance.
• Collaborate with external auditors throughout the annual audit cycle.
• Drive process improvement, automation, and reporting transformation initiatives.
• Review XBRL exhibits and support ad hoc reporting.

Skills

CPA

SEC reporting

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Workiva

OneStream

Job description

A diversified global manufacturer with $8B+ in annual revenue and 25,000+ employees across five operating segments is seeking a Manager of Financial Reporting to join its Corporate Controllership organization — reporting directly to the Director of Financial Reporting & Consolidations.

This is a high-visibility leadership role for a technically strong CPA who enjoys owning the SEC filing process, advising on complex accounting matters, and driving financial reporting transformation in a sophisticated, well-resourced public company environment.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the preparation, review, and filing of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K — ensuring accuracy and adherence to tight reporting deadlines
• Manage the preparation, review, filing, and audit of Form 11-K and U.S. Pension Plan financial statements
• Monitor evolving SEC reporting and disclosure requirements and perform benchmarking analyses to enhance reporting quality
• Partner with Investor Relations on quarterly earnings materials including earnings decks and investor supplements
• Serve as a subject matter expert on complex accounting matters including share-based compensation, EPS, debt, hedge accounting, and other technical topics
• Research accounting guidance and prepare technical accounting memos and policy documentation
• Oversee implementation of new accounting standards, SEC reporting requirements, and related training
• Maintain and update the company's accounting policy manual
• Manage and provide guidance to an offshore Lease Center of Excellence team
• Partner closely with external auditors throughout the annual audit and reporting cycle
• Drive continuous process improvement, automation, and financial reporting transformation initiatives
• Review XBRL exhibits and support ad hoc reporting and accounting projects
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of two direct reports — supporting performance management and career development

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Active CPA required
• 6+ years of progressive financial reporting and accounting experience
• Experience in both public accounting and public company industry environments preferred
• Strong technical accounting and SEC reporting knowledge including complex areas such as EPS, share-based compensation, debt, and hedge accounting
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to develop and motivate team members
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Workiva and/or OneStream experience preferred
• Strong Excel skills with ability to learn and leverage new financial systems and technology

Why This Role Stands Out:

• High-visibility Corporate Controllership seat reporting directly to the Director of Financial Reporting
• Broad SEC reporting scope including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 11-K, and pension plan financials
• Technical accounting authority across complex areas including EPS, share-based comp, and hedge accounting
• People leadership with 2 direct reports plus offshore COE oversight
• Active financial reporting transformation — real opportunity to drive automation and process improvement
• Hybrid flexibility in Downers Grove, IL with exposure to senior leadership across a global organization