Technical Accounting & Reporting - SEC Reporting Operate Senior Manager

Deloitte France; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte seeks an experienced Senior Manager to lead delivery, oversee SEC reporting engagements and act as a trusted advisor to clients navigating the SEC environment. You will coordinate across internal teams to ensure scalable, high-quality outsourced SEC reporting services.

The role requires a CPA with deep SEC knowledge, strong leadership, and the ability to manage multiple engagements, while traveling up to 50% and aligning with Deloitte's professional standards.

Qualifications

• SEC reporting expertise with director/manager-level experience; 3+ years direct SEC experience.
• 5+ years of experience in managing and supervising teams.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting with SEC, US GAAP and SOX knowledge.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and project leadership skills.
• Willingness to commute daily within a commutable distance of the office.
• Travel up to 50% depending on client needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex SEC reporting engagements (10-K/10-Q/8-K) and advise on SEC matters.
• Serve as primary day-to-day client contact and coordinate across teams.
• Ensure high-quality, timely delivery aligned with deadlines and standards.
• Proactively manage risks and resolve issues across engagements.
• Demonstrate value of the outsourced model through strong execution and client experience.
• Coordinate with internal teams for staffing and leverage; work with SEC services group for QC.
• Drive consistency and scalability in delivery processes; establish best practices.
• Support SEC Operate offering build-out and maturation; contribute to proposals.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Risk management

Client relationship building

Team supervision

Communication skills

Deadline management

Mentoring

Independence & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Advanced degree in accounting or related field, active CPA license

Tools

Workiva

Oracle

SAP

PeopleSoft

JD Edwards

Workday

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead delivery, drive quality, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients navigating the public company Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting environment. This role is critical to ensuring we deliver a consistent, high-quality outsourced SEC reporting service.

Recruiting for this role ends on 8/23/2027

Work you'll do

The Senior Manager will operate at the center of our engagements, acting as the primary point of contact for clients while coordinating across internal teams to drive efficient, scalable delivery.

• Lead delivery of complex SEC reporting engagements, including preparation and delivery of Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K and advise clients on matters related to SEC reporting and compliance matters

• Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact across engagements, collaborating with the client and monitoring team progress to ensure alignment with work programs and professional standards

• Ensure high-quality, timely, and consistent delivery aligned with client expectations and deadlines

• Proactively manage risks and resolve issues across engagements

• Demonstrate the value of the outsourced model through strong execution and client experience

• Coordinate across internal teams to ensure appropriate resourcing and leverage

• Coordinate with Deloitte's SEC services group to ensure proper quality control is applied and reviews are performed to each engagement

• Drive consistency and scalability in delivery processes

• Establish best practices for engagement management and execution

• Support the build-out and maturation of the SEC Operate offering

• Lead proactive, transparent communication with clients

• Build strong, trusted relationships with client stakeholders

• Translate technical SEC reporting requirements into clear, actionable guidance

• Support business development efforts by bringing first-hand SEC reporting experience to client conversations

• Contribute to proposals and participate in client pitches

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product

• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships

• Ability to lead projects or workstreams

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others

The teamOur team culture is collaborative and encourages team members to take initiative and seek on-the-job learning opportunities. Audit & Assurance services are focused on engagements related to independent External Audit services, Accounting, Controls & Reporting Advisory, and Specialized Assurance & Sustainability. We bring together the diverse skills and industry experience of our people, leading-edge technology, and a global network to deliver high-quality audits of financial statements and internal controls over financial reporting, along with assurance reports and valuable advice and insights across the corporate reporting landscape. Learn more about Deloitte Audit & Assurance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

• Advanced degree in accounting or related field, active CPA license

• Strong knowledge of SEC reporting with experience as a SEC reporting director or manager or equivalent position; 3+ years of direct SEC experience plus 5+ years of public accounting or equivalent experience, ideally within a public accounting and/or advisory environment

• 5+ years of experience in managing and supervising teams

• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting background with strong knowledge of SEC reporting, US GAAP and SOX standards

• Proven ability to lead complex, multi-threaded projects with competing priorities

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills

• You should reside within a commutable distance of your assigned office with the ability to commute daily, if required

• You can expect to co-locate, on average, 3 times a week with variations based on types of work/projects and client locations

• Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve

• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available

Preferred:

• Experience working within the Technology, Media and Telecommunication and/or Life Science industry preferred

• Experience with Workiva

• Knowledge of common Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and accounting systems (i.e., Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Workday, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365).

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $134,475 - $269,875.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.