Accounting Manager - SEC Reporting

Accounting Manager, External Reporting opportunity with a well-established, publicly traded global company headquartered in Oak Brook, IL. The role sits within Corporate Controllership and offers cross-functional exposure.

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

Why consider it?

• Visibility to Corporate Accounting, FP&A, Investor Relations, Tax, Treasury, Legal and senior finance leadership
• Large, financially sound, and growing global company
• Track record of promoting from within - this is open due to a promotion
• Manage and develop a team
• Excellent work/life balance
• Hybrid work schedule

Snapshot of responsibilities:

• Key role in the preparation and review of 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K SEC filings
• Broad technical accounting exposure, including share-based compensation, EPS, debt, hedging, leases and other complex accounting matters
• Partner closely with Corporate Accounting, FP&A, Investor Relations, Tax, Treasury, Legal and senior finance leadership
• Involvement in earnings materials, accounting policy and implementation of new GAAP and SEC requirements
• Manage and a team while maintaining hands-on involvement in key reporting initiatives
• Opportunity to drive process improvements and take on business-critical projects

What we’re looking for:

• 5+ years of progressive accounting/financial reporting experience
• CPA xhqgsiq required
• Public accounting experience with some SEC clients or industry experience currently in a SEC/external reporting role
• Leadership and team development experience
• Workiva and/or OneStream experience is a plus

This could be a strong next step for a Big 4 Manager or other large public accounting Manager looking to transition into industry, or someone currently in SEC reporting who is ready for broader responsibility and leadership exposure.