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Director of External Reporting

CFS

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
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    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Acquisition Strategyunmatched
    • Automationunmatched
    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
    • Corporate Financeunmatched
    • External Auditunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Disclosureunmatched
    • Financial Managementunmatched
    • Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)unmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
    • Investor Relationsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Monitor Regulationsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Public Accountingunmatched
    • Public Financeunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • SEC Filingsunmatched
    • Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)unmatched
    • Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)unmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Talent Managementunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched

    Description

    Director of External Reporting


    $180,000-$200,000 + bonus + LTIP


    Take the Next Step in Your Accounting Leadership Career


    Are you looking for a highly visible Director of External Reporting opportunity where you can influence executive decision-making, drive reporting excellence, and build your career within a growing organization? This is an outstanding opportunity for a Director of External Reporting to join a stable company with strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and significant advancement potential.


    Why You'll Love This Opportunity



    • Exceptional leadership team with a proven track record of developing talent.

    • Stable, growing organization with a history of strategic acquisitions.

    • High-caliber team of smart, collaborative professionals.

    • Make a meaningful impact and drive value across the organization.

    • Significant exposure to executive leadership.

    • Strong history of internal promotions and upward mobility.

    • Flexible hybrid schedule (2 days in office).

    • Unlimited PTO, 401(k) match, extensive parental leave, and outstanding benefits.


    Position Overview


    The Director of External Reporting will lead the SEC reporting function and oversee the preparation, accuracy, and timeliness of all external financial disclosures. The Director of External Reporting will partner closely with Accounting, FP&A, Investor Relations, Legal, Tax, and executive leadership to ensure compliance with SEC regulations and U.S. GAAP.


    As a key finance leader, the Director of External Reporting will drive reporting excellence, strengthen disclosure controls, and support strategic initiatives impacting the business.


    Core Responsibilities



    • Lead the preparation and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and support for other public filings.

    • Oversee external financial disclosures, ensuring compliance with SEC requirements and U.S. GAAP.

    • Manage quarterly and annual reporting cycles while coordinating with key finance and business stakeholders.

    • Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors on reporting-related matters.

    • Monitor regulatory and accounting developments and implement necessary disclosure changes.

    • Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and development of the external reporting team.


    Qualifications



    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.

    • 8+ years of experience in SEC reporting, public accounting, and/or public company financial reporting.

    • Strong knowledge of SEC regulations, U.S. GAAP, disclosure requirements, and SOX compliance.



    • Big Four or national public accounting firm background.



    $180,000-$200,000 + bonus + LTIP


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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, IL
    IndustryFinancial Services
    Company Size500 to 999 employees
    Year Founded1994
    Websitehttp://www.cfstaffing.com/

    About Company

    Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

    CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

    Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

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