SEC Reporting Manager

Buckingham Search; Downers Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 150.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Buckingham Search is seeking a Manager of Financial Reporting to join the Corporate Controllership organization in Downers Grove, IL. The role leads the SEC filing process, advises on complex accounting matters, and drives reporting transformation with a two-person team.

The ideal candidate has a CPA and 6+ years of progressive financial reporting experience in both public accounting and public company environments, with strong technical accounting and leadership capabilities.

Qualifikationen

• 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.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to develop a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management with multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Workiva and/or OneStream experience preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and adaptability to new systems.

Aufgaben

• Lead the preparation, review, and filing of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K on deadlines.
• Manage preparation, review, filing, and audit of Form 11-K and Pension Plan statements.
• Monitor SEC disclosure requirements and benchmark reporting quality.
• Partner with Investor Relations on quarterly earnings materials.
• Serve as SME on complex accounting topics like EPS and hedge accounting.
• Research accounting guidance and prepare memos and policy docs.
• Oversee adoption of new accounting standards and training.
• Maintain and update the accounting policy manual.
• Manage offshore Lease Center of Excellence guidance.
• Collaborate with external auditors during annual audits.
• Drive process improvements and financial reporting transformation.
• Review XBRL exhibits and support ad hoc projects.
• Lead and develop a team of two direct reports.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Project management

Communication

SEC knowledge

Financial reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Tools

Workiva

OneStream

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

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