SEC Reporting Manager

Manager, Financial Reporting Downers Grove, IL | Hybrid

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A diversified global manufacturer with $8B+ in annual revenue and 25,000+ employees across five operating segments is seeking a Manager of Financial Reporting to join its Corporate Controllership organization — reporting directly to the Director of Financial Reporting & Consolidations.
This is a high-visibility leadership role for a technically strong CPA who enjoys owning the SEC filing process, advising on complex accounting matters, and driving financial reporting transformation in a sophisticated, well-resourced public company environment.
What You'll Do:Lead the preparation, review, and filing of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K — ensuring accuracy and adherence to tight reporting deadlinesManage the preparation, review, filing, and audit of Form 11-K and U.S. Pension Plan financial statementsMonitor evolving SEC reporting and disclosure requirements and perform benchmarking analyses to enhance reporting qualityPartner with Investor Relations on quarterly earnings materials including earnings decks and investor supplementsServe as a subject matter expert on complex accounting matters including share-based compensation, EPS, debt, hedge accounting, and other technical topicsResearch accounting guidance and prepare technical accounting memos and policy documentationOversee implementation of new accounting standards, SEC reporting requirements, and related trainingMaintain and update the company's accounting policy manualManage and provide guidance to an offshore Lease Center of Excellence teamPartner closely with external auditors throughout the annual audit and reporting cycleDrive continuous process improvement, automation, and financial reporting transformation initiativesReview XBRL exhibits and support ad hoc reporting and accounting projectsLead, mentor, and develop a team of two direct reports — supporting performance management and career development
What We're Looking For:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldActive CPA required6+ years of progressive financial reporting and accounting experienceExperience in both public accounting and public company industry environments preferredStrong technical accounting and SEC reporting knowledge including complex areas such as EPS, share-based compensation, debt, and hedge accountingDemonstrated leadership experience with the ability to develop and motivate team membersExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong xzbcwsv project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlinesWorkiva and/or OneStream experience preferredStrong Excel skills with ability to learn and leverage new financial systems and technology
Why This Role Stands Out: High-visibility Corporate Controllership seat reporting directly to the Director of Financial Reporting Broad SEC reporting scope including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 11-K, and pension plan financials Technical accounting authority across complex areas including EPS, share-based comp, and hedge accounting People leadership with 2 direct reports plus offshore COE oversight Active financial reporting transformation — real opportunity to drive automation and process improvement Hybrid flexibility in Downers Grove, IL with exposure to senior leadership across a global organization