Senior Manager Financial Reporting

LHH; Northbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus opportunity

401(k) plan with company match

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

Job summary

LHH in Northbrook, IL seeks a Senior Manager for SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting. This hybrid role offers high visibility within a large public company and ownership of SEC filings, disclosures, and accounting policy interpretation.

The successful candidate will have a CPA and 7+ years of accounting experience, with strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and experience preparing 10-K/10-Q, and will mentor the accounting team while partnering with senior finance leadership.

Qualifications

• CPA required and CPA licensure preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• 7+ years of accounting experience in a public or large corporate setting.
• Strong SEC reporting experience, including Form 10-K and 10-Q.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and review of SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q).
• Own disclosures, footnotes, and external reporting support schedules.
• Research technical accounting issues and prepare memoranda.
• Evaluate accounting impact of acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and other strategic transactions.
• Support implementation of new accounting pronouncements and policies.
• Oversee goodwill, intangible assets, and impairment analyses.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Legal, Treasury, and leadership.
• Mentor accounting professionals and improve processes.

Skills

SEC reporting

Technical accounting

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA required

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Manager, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

Location: Northbrook, IL

Schedule: Hybrid (3 days in office)

A multi-billion-dollar manufacturer is seeking a Senior Manager, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting to join its corporate accounting team. This is a highly visible role for a CPA who enjoys complex accounting issues, SEC reporting, executive exposure, and leadership. The position offers meaningful ownership, direct interaction with senior finance leadership, and the opportunity to influence accounting decisions across a large public-company environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q
• Own financial statement disclosures, footnotes, tie-outs, and external reporting support schedules
• Research technical accounting matters and prepare accounting memoranda on complex issues
• Evaluate the accounting impact of acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and other strategic transactions
• Support implementation and interpretation of new accounting pronouncements
• Oversee goodwill, intangible asset, and impairment analyses
• Partner with Finance, Operations, Legal, Treasury, and executive leadership on accounting and reporting matters
• Maintain and enhance corporate accounting policies and procedures
• Coordinate with external auditors and internal audit teams
• Develop and mentor accounting professionals
• Identify and implement process improvements within the reporting function

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA required
• 7+ years of accounting experience
• Strong SEC reporting experience, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q
• Demonstrated technical accounting expertise under U.S. GAAP
• Experience preparing accounting research and technical position papers
• Knowledge of topics such as business combinations, revenue recognition, stock compensation, goodwill, impairment, and SOX compliance
• Leadership or people-management experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience within large public-company environments
• Experience with large ERP, consolidation, or financial-reporting systems

Preferred Background

• Combination of public accounting and industry experience
• Big Four or large public accounting foundation
• Experience supporting complex reporting and corporate accounting functions
• Exposure to enterprise reporting, consolidation, or planning systems
• Salary: $160,000 - $190,000Annual bonus opportunity
• Competitive 401(k) program with company contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible paid time off
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Direct exposure to senior finance leadership
• Cross-functional visibility across the organization
• Employee discount programs
• Family-support and adoption-assistance programs
• Employee resource groups and professional networking opportunities

Why This Opportunity

• Significant ownership of SEC reporting and technical accounting
• Exposure to complex, high-impact business initiatives
• Opportunity to influence accounting policy and reporting practices
• Strong executive visibility
• Stable, well-capitalized public-company environment

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers