Senior Manager of External Reporting

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

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager of External Reporting to lead the preparation, review, and delivery of the company's external financial reporting requirements. This role will partner closely with Accounting, Controllership, FP&A, Finance Systems, Legal, Tax, Investor Relations, and other cross-functional teams to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.

This individual will play a key role in overseeing SEC reporting activities, technical accounting disclosures, and the continued improvement and automation of external reporting processes. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting and reporting expertise with excellent project management skills and the ability to operate effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review, and filing of periodic SEC reports, including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and other required filings.
• Manage the end-to-end external reporting process, including preparation of financial statements, footnotes, disclosures, and supporting schedules.
• Partner with the Controller, Chief Accounting Officer, FP&A, Legal, Investor Relations, Tax, Treasury, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Monitor changes in SEC regulations, U.S. GAAP, and accounting standards and assess their impact on financial reporting and disclosures.
• Support technical accounting research and the implementation of new accounting standards and disclosure requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors throughout the quarterly and annual reporting cycles, ensuring all requests and deliverables are managed effectively.
• Develop and maintain reporting calendars, project plans, and internal controls to ensure reporting deadlines are consistently met.
• Review financial data and reporting outputs for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable accounting and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve, standardize, and automate external reporting processes and workflows.
• Partner with Finance Systems and IT teams to optimize reporting tools, financial systems, and data flows supporting external reporting.
• Establish and maintain strong documentation and controls around the external reporting process.
• Lead and mentor team members, providing guidance on technical accounting, reporting processes, and professional development.
• Support special projects related to corporate transactions, acquisitions, organizational changes, and other strategic finance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA certification
• 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting and financial reporting, including experience with SEC reporting and management.
• 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.
• Strong technical accounting and financial statement analysis skills.
• Experience with Oracle FCCSpreferred.
• Experience with financial systems and reporting technologies, with an interest in process automation and optimization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across Accounting, Finance, Legal, FP&A, IT, and other business functions.