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Director SEC Reporting

Job in Oak Brook, DuPage County, Illinois, 60523, USA
Listing for: Buckingham Search
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-13
Job specializations:
  • Management
  • Accounting
    Financial Compliance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 180000 - 260000 USD Yearly USD 180000.00 260000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Director of External Reporting & Compliance

We're partnering with a large, global organization to identify a Director of External Reporting & Compliance to lead a highly visible financial reporting function.

This role sits at the intersection of SEC reporting, technical accounting, and global compliance
, with direct exposure to executive leadership and strategic initiatives.

The Opportunity

This position will own the company’s external reporting and regulatory compliance function
, ensuring accurate, timely, and transparent financial disclosures across a complex global footprint.

You’ll play a key leadership role driving reporting quality, advising on technical accounting matters, and supporting evolving requirements around regulatory and sustainability reporting
.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead preparation and review of external financial filings (10-K, 10-Q, etc.)
  • Oversee financial statements, footnotes, and disclosure narratives (MD&A)
  • Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and global reporting requirements
  • Partner with Investor Relations and FP&A on earnings and external messaging
  • Manage external audit processes related to reporting and disclosures
  • Oversee global statutory reporting alignment across international entities
  • Support reporting for capital markets activity and complex transactions
  • Monitor evolving regulatory and ESG reporting requirements and guide implementation
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, and Operations
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing reporting team
What They're Looking For
  • CPA required
  • ~8-12+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Strong background in SEC reporting and technical accounting
  • Big 4 experience strongly preferred
  • Experience in complex, global environments
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven setting
  • Strong communication skills with executive presence
Why This Role Stands Out
  • Ownership of a critical, high-visibility reporting function
  • Direct interaction with executive leadership and key stakeholders
  • Exposure to global operations and complex transactions
  • Opportunity to influence evolving reporting areas (including ESG)
  • Strong platform with scale, resources, and continued growth
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