Senior Manager/Director of SEC Reporting + Technical Accounting- Remote Optional
Senior Manager/Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting Location: Remote-Optional
- Chicago-area candidates: Hybrid (3 days/week in-office) – Downtown Chicago (Loop, close to train)
- Close midwestern candidates strongly preferred- 2 weeks travel-in a quarter typical
Compensation: $175,000–$200,000 base + 20% annual bonus + annual long-term incentive (LTI) (Level, title, and compensation aligned to experience) Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) match, paid sick leave where applicable by state law.
About the Company
Join a $4B global manufacturing leader with a strong track record of innovation and profitable growth. The company operates across multiple continents and serves diverse industries, offering both stability and long-term career opportunity. Known for its collaborative culture and modern corporate environment, this organization places a strong emphasis on internal development and offers a clear path to executive-level leadership. Position Overview This is a senior leadership role at the Senior Manager or Director level, responsible for SEC reporting and technical accounting for a global organization. The role partners closely with senior leadership on external reporting, disclosures, and earnings communications, while serving as a key technical accounting resource across the business. The scope, title, and level will be aligned based on experience, with long-term growth potential and meaningful visibility regardless of entry point. The role is remote-optional, with flexibility for qualified candidates outside of the Chicago area. Candidates located in the Chicago metro area are expected to work on a hybrid basis, three days per week in-office.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead preparation and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10‑Q, 10‑K, and earnings releases
- Own external reporting, disclosures, and earnings communications processes
- Provide technical accounting leadership, including analysis of complex transactions and adoption of new accounting standards
- Ensure SOX compliance and maintain a strong internal control environment related to external reporting
- Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders on SEC reporting and technical accounting matters
- Present financial reporting conclusions, key disclosures, and technical accounting positions to senior leadership
- Hire, develop, and mentor a high‑performing team, fostering accountability, quality, and continuous improvement
Experience Required
- 8+ years of experience in public accounting and/or corporate SEC reporting and technical accounting
- Public accounting foundation from a Big 4 or national firm strongly preferred
- CPA required
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX compliance
- Proven experience leading technical accounting analyses and SEC filings
- Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with executive and senior stakeholder groups
- Experience with Active Disclosure or similar SEC reporting platforms preferred
Why This Role Impact: Lead SEC reporting and technical accounting for a global organization Visibility: Regular interaction with senior leadership and cross-functional partners Growth: Senior Manager/Director-level role with executive exposure and long-term upside Flexibility: Remote-optional role with hybrid structure for Chicago-area professionals Culture: Collaborative, high-performing team with strong internal mobility Search Details This search is being run by Brian Esko at LHH Recruitment Solutions. Please apply here or send your resume to [email protected] for consideration. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to: https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Apply tot his job Apply To this Job