Senior Manager, SEC Reporting & Corporate Accounting ; Hybrid​/Chicago

Senior Manager, SEC Reporting & Corporate Accounting – Confidential Company

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Location: Hybrid schedule—3 days onsite in a centrally located downtown office

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Compensation: $160,000–$180,000 base salary +
annual discretionary bonus

A confidential, multi‑entity organization is seeking a Senior Manager of SEC Reporting & Corporate Accounting to lead all aspects of external reporting, technical accounting, and corporate accounting operations. This is a highly visible leadership role overseeing a team of 3–4 professionals
, guiding the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial reporting while partnering with senior executives on critical accounting and disclosure matters.

This position plays a central role in shaping reporting infrastructure, enhancing processes, and driving high‑quality financial information across the organization.

• Own preparation and filing of SEC reports including Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K, ensuring accuracy and full compliance
• Lead review of quarterly and annual financial statements and disclosures
• Oversee consolidated reporting for a global, multi‑entity structure
  , ensuring accuracy and alignment
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements, including documentation, testing, and remediation
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, legal, and external auditors to ensure timely, audit‑ready submissions
• Present key disclosures and insights to senior leadership, including top finance executives

• Lead technical accounting for complex areas including:
• Acquisitions
• Divestitures
• Discontinued operations
• Revenue recognition
• Lease accounting
• Review and prepare accounting memos, pro formas, and technical analyses
• Monitor new accounting standards and assess organizational impacts

• Oversee accounting for pension plans, stock‑based compensation, hedging, and segments
• Lead goodwill and intangible asset impairment reviews
• Direct restructuring accounting and related disclosures
• Guide updates to reporting structures and internal accounting policies

• Lead initiatives to streamline close processes and improve reporting cycle timelines
• Partner cross‑functionally to enhance consolidation/reporting systems and integrate newly acquired entities
• Support optimization of financial systems (experience with platforms like One Stream, HFM, Syteline beneficial)

• CPA required
• 8+ years progressive experience across financial reporting, technical accounting, and corporate accounting
• Prior experience in large public company environments
• Experience leading teams (3+ years people leadership
  )
• Strong U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and technical accounting expertise
• Background in public accounting (Big 4 or Mid‑tier) strongly preferred

• Experience with global, multi‑entity reporting
• Familiarity with modern consolidation/reporting tools (One Stream, HFM, SAP BPC, etc.)

$160,000–$180,000 annually

Annual discretionary bonus (company & individual performance)

• Personal Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Paid Sick Leave where required by state law
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Term life & AD&D, short‑ and long‑term disability, and voluntary supplemental benefits
• Commuter benefits, wellness programs, and 401(k) plan (with employer match, where applicable)

This is a pivotal role for a seasoned leader who thrives in complex, multi‑entity environments and wants to own critical reporting, drive process enhancements, and influence executive‑level financial decision‑making. The role offers high visibility, strong strategic impact, and a balanced hybrid schedule.

Send your resume in Word format to with “Senior Manager, SEC” in the subject line. Emailed resumes will receive priority consideration.

Sarah Ayala

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