SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting Manager

CFS

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$150,000–$180,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Analysis Skills, Automation, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, External Audit, Finance, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Finance, Investor Relations, Journal Entries, Leadership, Legal, Mentoring, Process Capability, Process Improvement, Public Accounting, Reporting Skills, SEC Filings, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Technical Accounting, Technical Leadership
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
Today

SEC REPORTING MANAGER
Hybrid
Salary: $150K-$180K + bonus



Highly visible SEC Reporting Manager opportunity with a growing public company leading SEC filings, technical accounting, and reporting process improvements while partnering closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.



Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
• Our client is a rapidly growing publicly traded organization with a highly sophisticated finance and accounting environment
• This SEC REPORTING MANAGER role sits within the Controllership team and partners closely with senior leadership and external stakeholders
• Opportunity to lead all quarterly and annual SEC filings including 10-Qs, 10-Ks, and other reporting requirements
• High-impact role overseeing technical accounting, equity compensation reporting, and disclosure compliance
• Strong exposure to strategic initiatives, process improvements, and acquisition-related accounting matters
• Collaborative and fast-paced environment ideal for a driven accounting leader seeking growth and visibility
• Opportunity to improve and streamline SEC reporting processes through automation and operational enhancements


Key Responsibilities for the SEC REPORTING MANAGER:
• Lead preparation and filing of quarterly and annual SEC reports including 10-Qs, 10-Ks, and 8-Ks
• Manage and mentor the SEC Reporting team while driving accountability and development
• Research and resolve complex accounting and reporting matters including equity compensation, EPS, and technical disclosures
• Evaluate the impact of new transactions and accounting standards on SEC filings and disclosures
• Review quarterly EPS calculations, equity compensation accounting, and related journal entries
• Oversee disclosure checklists and support XBRL review processes
• Serve as primary point of contact with external auditors on SEC reporting matters
• Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Tax, FP&A, Investor Relations, and International Finance teams
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities within the SEC reporting function


Qualifications for the SEC REPORTING MANAGER:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• CPA required
• 8+ years of accounting experience including public accounting and/or SEC reporting experience at a public company
• Strong expertise in U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
• Experience preparing and reviewing SEC filings including 10-Ks and 10-Qs
• Strong technical accounting and analytical skills
• Experience with reporting tools such as Workiva or ActiveDisclosure preferred
• Strong communication, leadership, and process improvement capabilities


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About the Company

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CFS

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.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/