Senior Manager Financial Reporting

Buckingham Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckingham Search is seeking a Senior Manager to lead external financial reporting, technical accounting, and policy initiatives. You will work with senior finance leaders, investor relations, and business leaders across a global organization to drive high-quality financial reporting.

The role offers significant exposure to executive leadership, ownership of complex accounting matters, and opportunities to strengthen processes and develop future finance leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting required.
• Active CPA license required.
• 11+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Recent experience with a Big Four public accounting firm is required.
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring and developing team members.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quarterly and annual SEC filings and external disclosures.
• Monitor accounting standards changes and lead implementation.
• Prepare technical accounting updates and presentations for leadership.
• Advise finance teams on complex accounting issues and policies.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and reporting guidelines.
• Collaborate with auditors on technical accounting and internal controls.
• Oversee impairment, lease accounting, and cash flow reporting.
• Coordinate with investor relations on external communications.
• Lead close-process improvements and reporting accuracy initiatives.
• Mentor and develop accounting professionals and successors.

Skills

External financial reporting

Technical accounting

Leadership & mentoring

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting

Active CPA license

Job description

A well-established, publicly traded global organization is seeking a Senior Manager to lead external financial reporting, technical accounting, and corporate accounting policy initiatives. This role works closely with senior finance leadership, investor relations, and business leaders across a diverse international organization.

The position offers significant exposure to executive leadership, ownership of complex accounting matters, and the opportunity to influence financial reporting practices, strengthen internal processes, and develop future finance leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and review of quarterly and annual SEC filings, financial disclosures, earnings communications, and annual reporting materials.
• Monitor changes in accounting standards and regulatory guidance, leading implementation efforts across the organization.
• Prepare technical accounting updates and presentations for senior leadership and governance committees.
• Advise corporate and business-unit finance teams on complex accounting issues and the application of corporate accounting policies.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and reporting guidelines.
• Partner with internal and external auditors on technical accounting, financial reporting, and internal control matters.
• Oversee key accounting areas, including impairment assessments, lease accounting, and consolidated cash flow reporting.
• Collaborate with investor relations and financial reporting teams to ensure accurate and consistent external communications.
• Lead corporate accounting projects focused on improving close processes, reporting accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness.
• Manage, mentor, and develop accounting professionals while supporting talent development and succession planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting from an accredited institution.
• Active CPA license required.
• 11+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Recent experience with a Big Four public accounting firm required.
• Demonstrated experience managing, mentoring, and developing team members.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and technical accounting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex accounting topics to senior leadership.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Opportunity Highlights

• High visibility with executive leadership and senior finance stakeholders.
• Broad responsibility across SEC reporting, technical accounting, and corporate accounting policies.
• Opportunity to influence reporting processes and accounting practices across a global organization.
• Leadership responsibility with a focus on team development and long-term talent growth.
• Potential for continued advancement into broader finance leadership opportunities.