Senior SEC Reporting Accountant

Buckingham Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Large, Global Manufacturing Company in downtown Chicago is seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Analyst to join the Corporate Finance team in a hybrid capacity. This role supports external reporting, technical accounting, and quarterly/annual filings.

Ideal candidates bring Big 4 or large public company experience, CPA preferred, and strong US GAAP expertise. Manufacturing/multi-entity exposure is a plus, with cross-functional collaboration and process improvements emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/financial reporting experience.
• Big 4 or large public company experience strongly preferred.
• CPA preferred, or actively pursuing.
• Strong command of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience in manufacturing or multi-unit environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual external reporting deliverables.
• Assist with transition to full U.S. GAAP reporting and template development.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and corporate teams on processes.
• Provide documentation, schedules, and analysis for audits (SOX/financial).
• Perform monthly/quarterly flux analyses, reconciliations, and workpapers.
• Execute tasks tied to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes.
• Support system enhancements and reporting system upgrades.
• Research complex accounting matters and draft memos.
• Contribute to ad-hoc policy and process improvement projects.

Skills

Financial reporting experience

Big 4 experience

US GAAP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Reporting tools

Job description

Senior Financial Reporting Analyst - Downtown Chicago (Hybrid)

Large, Global Manufacturing Company

A major publicly traded organization headquartered in downtown Chicago is seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Analyst to join its Corporate Finance team. This role sits within a high-visibility external reporting group and supports consolidated financial reporting, technical accounting, and preparation of quarterly/annual filings.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone coming from Big 4 or large-company audit/financial reporting, particularly those with exposure to manufacturing, industrials, or multi-entity environments.

What You'll Do

• Support the preparation of quarterly and annual external reporting deliverables
• Assist with the company's transition to full U.S. GAAP reporting and development of standardized tools, templates, and controls
• Partner with finance, operations, and corporate teams to streamline and strengthen reporting processes
• Provide documentation, schedules, and analysis for internal and external auditors (SOX and financial audits)
• Perform monthly and quarterly flux analyses, reconciliations, and supporting workpapers
• Execute reporting tasks tied to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
• Participate in ongoing system enhancements and financial reporting system upgrades
• Research unique or complex accounting matters and assist in drafting technical memos
• Contribute to ad-hoc projects tied to policy updates, process improvements, and new accounting requirements

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/financial reporting experience
• Big 4 or large public company experience strongly preferred
• CPA preferred, or actively pursuing
• Strong command of U.S. GAAP
• Fluency in Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools
• Experience in a manufacturing or multi-unit environment is a plus
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong documentation, analysis, and communication skills