Senior Director External Reporting & Technical Accounting

IFG US; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

IFG US seeks a Senior Director of External Reporting & Technical Accounting to lead SEC reporting, technical accounting research, and financial reporting compliance. This leader partners with executives, auditors, and cross-functional teams to ensure best-in-class processes under US GAAP and SEC rules.

The role requires CPA, 10+ years in accounting, and hands-on Workiva experience, with a focus on driving SOX controls and a high-performing team in a Chicago hybrid setting.

Qualifications

• CPA is required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Experience with SEC reporting and technical accounting matters.
• Hands-on Workiva experience.
• Public accounting experience with Big Four or large regional firm preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance.
• Proven leadership of cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead quarterly and annual SEC filings (Form 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K) and related disclosures.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions.
• Manage external reporting processes using Workiva.
• Oversee consolidation and footnote disclosures under US GAAP.
• Collaborate with auditors to support reviews and audits.
• Monitor new accounting standards and SEC regulations; drive implementation.
• Build and maintain robust internal controls over financial reporting (SOX).
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team.

Skills

CPA

Leadership

SOX compliance

SEC reporting

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Workiva

Job description

Senior Director of External Reporting & Technical Accounting

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Our client is seeking a Senior Director of External Reporting & Technical Accounting to lead all SEC reporting, technical accounting research, and financial reporting compliance activities. This individual will serve as a key partner to executive leadership, external auditors, and cross-functional business teams, ensuring the organization maintains best-in-class reporting processes and compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, and related disclosures.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions, including revenue recognition, business combinations, leases, debt, equity, and impairment analyses.
• Manage the company’s external reporting process using Workiva, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Oversee the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Partner with internal and external auditors to support quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Monitor emerging accounting standards and SEC regulations, assessing impacts and driving implementation efforts.
• Build and maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting (SOX compliance).
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting and reporting team.

Qualifications

• CPA required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Significant experience with SEC reporting and technical accounting matters.
• Hands-on experience with Workiva is required.
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred, ideally with a Big Four or large regional accounting firm.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX compliance.
• Proven leadership experience managing high-performing teams and cross-functional initiatives.
• Competitive base salary plus annual bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Hybrid work environment in the Chicago area.
• Significant visibility and advancement opportunities within a growing organization.