Senior SEC & Technical Accounting Manager

Buckingham Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckingham Search seeks an experienced SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager in Chicago to lead financial reporting across entities. The role drives accurate filings, enhances controls, and partners with leadership on disclosures.

You will own the SEC filing lifecycle, oversee MD&A narrative disclosure, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve efficiency while staying compliant with US GAAP and SEC rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred
• 6–9 years of relevant experience in public accounting and/or SEC reporting
• Experience owning or supporting full-cycle SEC filings (10-Q and 10-K)
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
• Effective technical writing and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and filing of periodic reports (10-Q, 10-K, 8-K) in compliance with US GAAP and SEC requirements
• Manage the quarterly close-to-file process, including cross-functional coordination
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure completeness and accuracy of disclosures
• Support drafting and review of MD&A and other narrative disclosures
• Oversee XBRL/iXBRL tagging and filing accuracy
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, automation, and controls
• Research accounting issues and prepare technical memos and documentation
• Monitor new accounting and disclosure guidance and assess the impact
• Support the implementation of accounting policies and reporting requirements across entities
• Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting
• Coordinate with external auditors on quarterly reviews and annual audits
• Support audit processes, including documentation and comment resolution

Skills

SEC reporting

Technical writing

Communication skills

Cross-functional coordination

US GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

XBRL/iXBRL systems

Job description

Buckingham Search seeks an experienced SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager in Chicago to lead financial reporting across entities. The role drives accurate filings, enhances controls, and partners with leadership on disclosures.

You will own the SEC filing lifecycle, oversee MD&A narrative disclosure, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve efficiency while staying compliant with US GAAP and SEC rules.