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