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Senior SEC Reporting Manager

Ryan Specialty Group

Chicago, Illinois

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Analysis Skills, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Earnings Per Share (EPS), Establish Priorities, External Audit, Financial Disclosure, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Finance, Investor Relations, Journal Entries, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Public Accounting, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Reports, Reporting Skills, Research Skills, SEC Filings, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Support Documentation, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois
POSTED
Today
Position Summary
The Senior Manager of SEC Reporting will be a core member of our Controllership team and is responsible for leading the preparation and filing of SEC reports while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal control requirements. This role serves as a subject matter expert on complex reporting issues and equity-based compensation. This position will lead the SEC Reporting team, report to the SVP, Assistant Controller, and partner closely with the Controllership Accounting and Reporting team. The position requires a high level of collaboration, working cross-functionally with Legal, Tax, FP&A, Investor Relations, and external partners to support accurate, timely, and compliant reporting.

What will your job entail?

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the preparation and filing of all quarterly (10-Q) and annual (10-K) reports and assist in the preparation and review of 8-Ks and other SEC filings as needed
  • Manage and mentor the SEC Reporting team
  • Research and resolve complex reporting issues, preparing clear and well-supported documentation
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of how new transactions impact SEC filings and disclosures
  • Lead the implementation of new accounting standards that impact disclosures, ensuring compliance with regulatory changes
  • Analyze new, complex equity-based compensation situations and determine the appropriate accounting treatment
  • Review monthly equity-based compensation and dividend calculations and journal entries, and review quarterly EPS calculations
  • Utilize disclosure checklists to ensure completeness of SEC filings
  • Provide expertise in the review and analysis of XBRL tagging
  • Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors on SEC reporting and equity-based compensation matters, proactively addressing key issues
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the SEC reporting function, including opportunities to automate workflows
  • Work closely with the International Finance team to ensure timely statutory reporting
  • Ensure that internal control policies and procedures are followed in all aspects of SEC reporting and related areas
  • Assist with special projects and transactions as assigned

Education/Qualification/Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
  • 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
  • Deep understanding of how quarterly transactions impact financial reporting and disclosures, with the ability to assess and address implications across filings
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings and recommendations clearly and concisely to senior management and other stakeholders
  • Proven ability to research and resolve complex accounting and reporting issues, such as those related to equity-based compensation, dividends, and earnings per share
  • Proficiency in identifying and implementing process improvements to drive efficiency
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, resourceful, and able to prioritize tasks effectively while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement
  • Proven ability to foster and maintain collaborative and professional relationships with internal teams and external partners
  • Experience with reporting compliance software (Workiva, ActiveDisclosure, etc.) is a plus
  • Experience reviewing XBRL tagging preferred

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization. Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners, and communities. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment.

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