Senior External Reporting Lead: SEC & Process Optimization

SystemsAccountants; Illinois; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SystemsAccountants seeks an experienced Senior Manager of External Reporting to lead the preparation, review, and delivery of the company’s external financial reporting requirements. You will partner with Accounting, Controllership, FP&A, Legal, Tax, IR, and IT to ensure accurate, timely reporting.

The role oversees SEC filings, technical disclosures, and drives automation of reporting processes in a fast-paced environment. Strong project management and GAAP expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA certification.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including SEC reporting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Experience preparing and reviewing 10-Ks, 10-Qs, proxy statements, and related disclosures.
• Experience working with external auditors and managing complex reporting timelines.
• Experience with Oracle FCCS preferred.
• Experience with financial systems and reporting technologies, with an interest in process automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation, review, and filing of SEC reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxies).
• Manage end-to-end external reporting processes and supporting schedules.
• Collaborate with Controller, CAO, FP&A, Legal, IR, Tax, and Treasury for timely reporting.
• Monitor SEC/GAAP changes and assess impact on disclosures.
• Coordinate with external auditors throughout cycles.
• Develop reporting calendars, project plans, and internal controls.

Skills

Technical accounting

SEC reporting

Financial reporting

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/related field

CPA certification

Tools

Oracle FCCS

Job description

SystemsAccountants seeks an experienced Senior Manager of External Reporting to lead the preparation, review, and delivery of the company’s external financial reporting requirements. You will partner with Accounting, Controllership, FP&A, Legal, Tax, IR, and IT to ensure accurate, timely reporting.

The role oversees SEC filings, technical disclosures, and drives automation of reporting processes in a fast-paced environment. Strong project management and GAAP expertise are essential.