Senior SEC & Technical Accounting Lead – Hybrid Chicago

Brilliant®; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Brilliant® is seeking a Senior Manager, SEC & Technical Accounting in Chicago, hybrid role. You will lead SEC reporting, interpret new standards, and partner with auditors and senior leadership to ensure accurate U.S. GAAP financial reporting.

You will drive complex accounting analyses, prepare memos and policies, and mentor the accounting team while collaborating across Finance, Legal, and Tax to strengthen controls and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA certification is required.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience in technical accounting and financial reporting.
• Strong SEC reporting experience in a public company environment.
• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and ability to resolve complex issues.
• Experience preparing technical accounting memos and policies.
• Analytical, research and problem-solving skills with clear business recommendations.
• Excellent communication with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Big Four background is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEC financial reporting, including quarterly and annual filings and disclosures.
• Research and implement new accounting standards and assess impact.
• Lead technical accounting analyses for complex transactions (revenue, leases, FC, equity).
• Prepare and review technical memorandums, policies, and documentation.
• Coordinate with external auditors throughout audits and serve as technical contact.
• Monitor SEC/GAAP changes and communicate impacts to leadership.
• Support preparation and review of financial statements and disclosures.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, FP&A, Legal, Treasury, Tax, and ops.
• Identify opportunities to improve policies, processes, controls, and efficiency.
• Provide mentorship and act as a subject matter expert across the org.

Skills

SEC reporting

Technical accounting

Financial reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA required

Job description

Brilliant® is seeking a Senior Manager, SEC & Technical Accounting in Chicago, hybrid role. You will lead SEC reporting, interpret new standards, and partner with auditors and senior leadership to ensure accurate U.S. GAAP financial reporting.

You will drive complex accounting analyses, prepare memos and policies, and mentor the accounting team while collaborating across Finance, Legal, and Tax to strengthen controls and processes.