Financial Reporting Manager

Buckingham Search · Oak Brook

FULL TIME

Job Description

A leading global, publicly traded manufacturing company is seeking a Manager, Financial Reporting to join its Corporate Controllership team. This is a highly visible opportunity reporting to the Director of Financial Reporting & Consolidations, with responsibility for leading financial reporting activities, managing a small team, and partnering closely with senior leadership across the organization.

The role offers significant exposure to SEC reporting, technical accounting, Investor Relations, external auditors, and enterprise-wide finance transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the preparation, review, and filing of 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings

Oversee the preparation and audit of 11-K and U.S. Pension Plan financial statements

Monitor SEC reporting and disclosure requirements and perform industry benchmarking

Partner with Investor Relations on quarterly earnings materials, investor presentations, and supplemental reporting

Serve as a subject matter expert on technical accounting matters, including share-based compensation, EPS, debt, hedge accounting, and other complex topics

Research and interpret accounting guidance and prepare technical accounting memos and policies

Lead implementation of new accounting standards, SEC requirements, disclosures, and related training

Maintain and enhance the corporate accounting policy manual

Manage and provide oversight to an offshore Lease Center of Excellence (COE)

Partner with external auditors throughout the annual audit and financial reporting cycle

Lead process improvement, automation, and financial reporting transformation initiatives

Review XBRL exhibits and support ad hoc accounting and reporting projects

Lead, mentor, and develop two direct reports, including performance management and career development

Qualifications

6+ years of progressive financial reporting or accounting experience

Active CPA required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Public accounting and public-company industry experience strongly preferred

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong project management and organizational abilities

Demonstrated experience leading and developing accounting professionals

Ability to manage multiple priorities and tight reporting deadlines

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Ability to effectively partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams

Advanced Excel skills and ability to learn and leverage new financial systems and technology

Company	Buckingham Search
Location	Oak Brook
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Full-time

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