Senior SEC Reporting Accountant
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-09-25
Listing for:
Buckingham Search
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-25
Job specializations:
-
Accounting
Financial Reporting, Financial Compliance, Financial Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Senior Financial Reporting Analyst - Downtown Chicago (Hybrid)
Large, Global Manufacturing Company
A major publicly traded organization headquartered in downtown Chicago is seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Analyst to join its Corporate Finance team. This role sits within a high-visibility external reporting group and supports consolidated financial reporting, technical accounting, and preparation of quarterly/annual filings.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone coming from Big 4 or large-company audit/financial reporting
, particularly those with exposure to manufacturing, industrials, or multi-entity environments
.
- Support the preparation of quarterly and annual external reporting deliverables
- Assist with the company's transition to full U.S. GAAP reporting and development of standardized tools, templates, and controls
- Partner with finance, operations, and corporate teams to streamline and strengthen reporting processes
- Provide documentation, schedules, and analysis for internal and external auditors (SOX and financial audits)
- Perform monthly and quarterly flux analyses, reconciliations, and supporting work papers
- Execute reporting tasks tied to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
- Participate in ongoing system enhancements and financial reporting system upgrades
- Research unique or complex accounting matters and assist in drafting technical memos
- Contribute to ad-hoc projects tied to policy updates, process improvements, and new accounting requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of progressive accounting/financial reporting experience
- Big 4 or large public company experience strongly preferred
- CPA preferred
, or actively pursuing - Strong command of U.S. GAAP
- Fluency in Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools
- Experience in a manufacturing or multi-unit environment is a plus
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a deadline-driven environment
- Strong documentation, analysis, and communication skills
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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