Senior SEC Reporting Lead - 10-K/10-Q & GAAP

RGP (Resources Connection); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

RGP is seeking an experienced SEC Reporting Manager to lead external financial reporting and ensure SEC and U.S. GAAP compliance. You will oversee filings, disclosures, and internal controls within the corporate accounting team in Chicago.

The role partners with accounting, legal, investor relations, and external audit teams to drive accurate reporting and process efficiency while supporting strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA certification required or strongly preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting, financial reporting, or SEC reporting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience preparing and reviewing Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and other public company filings.
• Strong understanding of disclosure requirements, financial reporting controls, and SOX compliance.
• Experience coordinating with external auditors and managing audit-related requests.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with SEC reporting and disclosure management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex accounting concepts to various stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced reporting environment.
• Big Four or national public accounting firm experience.
• Strong technical accounting background, including experience with complex accounting transactions and disclosure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Proxy Statements, and other required disclosures.
• Coordinate the quarterly and annual financial reporting process to ensure timely and accurate filings.
• Prepare and review financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, and supporting disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements.
• Manage disclosure checklists and ensure compliance with evolving SEC reporting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with technical accounting teams to evaluate the disclosure impact of complex accounting transactions and new accounting standards.
• Coordinate cross-functional information gathering from accounting, finance, legal, tax, treasury, human resources, and investor relations teams.
• Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Support earnings release preparation and related financial reporting activities.
• Review XBRL tagging and filing requirements to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls over financial reporting, including SOX compliance activities.
• Monitor changes in accounting guidance, SEC regulations, and reporting requirements and assess their impact on the organization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline reporting processes, enhance controls, and improve reporting quality.
• Support special projects, capital market transactions, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Written/verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification

Tools

Excel

SEC disclosure software

Job description

RGP is seeking an experienced SEC Reporting Manager to lead external financial reporting and ensure SEC and U.S. GAAP compliance. You will oversee filings, disclosures, and internal controls within the corporate accounting team in Chicago.

The role partners with accounting, legal, investor relations, and external audit teams to drive accurate reporting and process efficiency while supporting strategic initiatives.