Senior SEC Reporting Manager

Buckingham Search; Glenview (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckingham Search is assisting a Fortune 300 manufacturer in finding a Senior Manager of External Reporting. The role is based in Glenview, IL, onsite with work-from-home flexibility during close, and offers a base salary of $180,000–$195,000 plus a 20% bonus.

You will own the 10-K/10-Q process and lead technical accounting with exposure to the C-suite and Audit Committee. You will manage SEC filings, earnings releases, and the annual report, drive accounting policy, and develop a

Qualifications

• CPA and accounting degree required.
• 11+ years of progressive accounting and reporting experience, including Big 4 public accounting.
• Strong U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting knowledge.
• Experience leading and developing people.

Responsibilities

• Manage preparation and review of SEC filings, earnings releases, and the annual report with Investor Relations.
• Lead implementation of new accounting standards and present updates to senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Serve as the go-to technical accounting resource for business units worldwide.
• Own areas like impairment testing, lease accounting, and the consolidated cash flow statement.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors and manage the accounting team.

Education

CPA and Accounting Degree

Job description

Senior Manager, External Reporting (SEC)

Glenview, IL (North Shore, steps from Metra) | Onsite, with WFH during close | Full-time

$180K–$195K base + 20% bonus

Want to own SEC reporting and technical accounting at a Fortune 300 company, with real exposure to the C‑suite and Audit Committee?

Our client, a highly admired global manufacturer, is hiring a Senior Manager of External Reporting. You'll report to the Director of External Reporting and lead the 10‑K/10‑Q process, technical accounting and company‑wide accounting policies. It's a true development seat with a clear path to bigger finance leadership roles.

What you’ll do

• Manage preparation and review of SEC filings, earnings releases and the annual report with Investor Relations
• Lead implementation of new accounting standards and present quarterly updates to senior management and the Audit Committee
• Be the go‑to technical accounting resource for business units worldwide
• Own key areas like impairment testing, lease accounting and the consolidated cash flow statement
• Act as liaison with internal and external auditors, and manage and develop a team

What you’ll bring

• CPA and a degree in Accounting
• 11+ years of experience, including recent Big 4 public accounting
• Strong U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting knowledge
• Experience managing and developing people

Why it's great: a strong culture, a beautiful campus with a free gym, café and trails, a 20‑minute Metra ride from downtown, and great benefits including parental leave and tuition assistance.