Senior Manager Financial Reporting

Buckingham Search; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckingham Search is assisting a leading global manufacturer in identifying a Senior Manager External Reporting & Technical Accounting. This role owns complex technical accounting, SEC reporting, and policy development, collaborating with executive leadership and auditors.

Based at the Glenview campus, you will guide impairment testing, lease accounting, and cash flow reporting while developing a high-performing team and influencing global accounting practices across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting.
• Active CPA license.
• 11+ years of progressive accounting experience including Big 4 exposure.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead Technical Accounting: monitor new accounting standards, assess impact, drive implementation.
• Own SEC Reporting & Disclosures: oversee SEC filings, annual reports, earnings releases, and external communications.
• Partner with Executive Leadership: prepare accounting updates and presentations for senior management and Audit Committee.
• Shape Accounting Policies: develop and implement financial policies across global business.
• Serve as Trusted Advisor: collaborate with finance teams on complex U.S. GAAP matters.
• Oversee Key Reporting Areas: lead impairment testing, lease accounting, cash flow reporting.
• Lead & Develop Talent: manage and mentor team members.

Skills

Technical accounting

SEC reporting

GAAP knowledge

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

Active CPA

Job description

Senior Manager External Reporting & Technical Accounting

A leading global, diversified manufacturer is seeking a Senior Manager of External Reporting & Technical Accounting to join its corporate finance leadership team. This is an opportunity to move beyond client service and take ownership of complex technical accounting matters, SEC reporting, and financial policies for a global organization.

Reporting directly to the Director of External Reporting, you’ll work closely with executive management, Investor Relations, internal and external auditors, and finance leaders across worldwide operations. This high-visibility role offers the opportunity to influence accounting policy, lead key initiatives, develop talent, and build a path toward broader finance leadership opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Technical Accounting: Monitor new accounting standards, assess business impacts, and drive implementation across the organization.


• Own SEC Reporting & Disclosures: Oversee the preparation and review of SEC filings, annual reports, earnings releases, and other external financial communications.


• Partner with Executive Leadership: Prepare accounting updates and presentations for senior management and the Audit Committee.


• Shape Accounting Policies: Develop, maintain, and implement financial policies and procedures across a diverse global business.


• Serve as a Trusted Advisor: Partner with corporate and business-unit finance teams on complex U.S. GAAP matters and accounting interpretations.


• Oversee Key Reporting Areas: Provide leadership across impairment testing, lease accounting, consolidated cash flow reporting, and other critical accounting topics.


• Lead & Develop Talent: Manage and mentor team members while supporting talent development, retention, and succession planning.


• Drive Continuous Improvement: Lead cross-functional projects to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of financial reporting and close processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting


• Active CPA license


• 11+ years of progressive accounting experience, including recent Big 4 public accounting experience


• Direct experience managing, mentoring, and developing team members


• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements


• Experience leading complex projects and collaborating across multiple functions


• Excellent written communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment


• Ability to work on-site five days per week at the Glenview campus

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Executive visibility: Work directly with senior leadership and present to the Audit Committee.


• Broad corporate exposure: Partner with finance and operational leaders across a global organization.


• Meaningful ownership: Influence accounting policies, technical accounting decisions, and external reporting.


• Leadership development: Build your team leadership capabilities and prepare for expanded finance leadership opportunities.


• A strategic next step: Apply your Big 4 foundation in a corporate role with broad organizational impact.