Senior Manager – SEC & External Financial Reporting

# Senior Manager – SEC & External Financial Reporting Senior Manager – SEC & External Financial Reporting Salary$Negotiable Location Chicago , IL, USA---Contact Tyler Cloutier

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* Location:

** Chicago, IL (Hybrid – weekly in-office presence required)   
** Compensation:** $165,000 – 210,000

Publicly traded, multi-billion-dollar insurance and financial services firm is seeking a senior-level SEC reporting leader to join its corporate finance organization in Chicago. This role sits at the center of external reporting for a complex organization operating across multiple insurance platforms and regulatory frameworks.

This is not a stepping-stone role. It is designed for an accounting professional who has already demonstrated mastery in SEC reporting and is prepared to own the process end-to-end in a sophisticated, multi-entity environment.

---## The Mandate You will assume ownership of the quarterly and annual SEC reporting cycle and serve as the operational lead across disclosure preparation, cross-functional coordination, executive alignment, and audit interface. The scope includes oversight of multiple accounting frameworks and reporting regimes typical of a diversified insurance organization.

You will manage direct reports and act as a key interface between technical accounting, controllership, investor reporting, and executive leadership.

---## Core Responsibilities
* Direct the preparation and timely filing of Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, and related SEC submissions
* Lead the quarterly close-to-filing reporting workflow, including internal controls coordination
* Draft and refine Management’s Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) in collaboration with senior leadership
* Interface directly with external auditors on review and filing comments
* Oversee XBRL/iXBRL tagging and reporting accuracy through Workiva
* Partner with Accounting Policy to ensure compliance with evolving GAAP and SEC disclosure standards
* Supervise and develop a small team of accounting professionals
* Continuously improve reporting processes, automation, and governance controls---## Required Profile (Non-Negotiable)
This search is specifically targeted to individuals who meet the following criteria:
* 7-10+ years of progressive experience in Big 4 public accounting and/or SEC reporting within a publicly traded organization
* Current CPA
* Demonstrated ownership of full-cycle SEC filings (10-Q / 10-K experience is essential)
* Deep working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC disclosure regulations
* Experience operating within a large-scale ERP environment
* Proven exposure to external audit review processes
* Strong technical writing capability (MD&A drafting experience strongly preferred)
* Prior leadership or supervisory experience
* Experience in insurance or financial services

Preferred but not required:
* Familiarity with Workday Financial Management
* Advanced proficiency in Workiva and iXBRL---## What This Role Is – and Is Not This role is designed for a technically mature accounting professional who thrives in high-visibility environments and is comfortable operating directly with senior leadership.

It is
** not
* * suited for:
* Professionals without SEC filing experience
* Individuals seeking primarily operational accounting or general ledger roles
* Applicants lacking experience in public company reporting environments---## Environment The organization operates in a complex, regulated financial services environment with multiple reporting frameworks (including SEC and statutory reporting). The culture rewards accountability, technical rigor, and process ownership. The reporting function is viewed as a strategic finance capability rather than a compliance afterthought.

This position follows a hybrid schedule with required weekly presence in the Chicago office.

---## Why Consider This Move
* High visibility within corporate finance
* Direct executive interaction
* Ownership of a critical enterprise function
* Clear path toward broader controllership or finance leadership roles---If you meet the required criteria and are interested in learning more please apply with the attached link, or email T
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