Director of Financial Reporting

Buckingham Search
Chicago, US

Why this role

Pace
Steady
Collaboration
Medium
Autonomy
Medium
Decision Impact
Company
Role Level
Team Lead

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What success looks like

  • successful SEC reporting
  • process improvements
  • strong team development
Typical background
CPA8+ years of accounting/reporting experience

Transferable backgrounds

  • Coming from financial analyst
  • Coming from accountant

Skills & requirements

Required

SEC ReportingU.S. GAAP ExpertiseLeadershipTeam Management

Preferred

Public Accounting ExperienceGlobal Organization Experience

Stack & domain

Sec ReportingU.s. Gaap ExpertiseSox ComplianceProcess ImprovementAutomation InitiativesLeadershipMentoringTeam DevelopmentCPAFinanceAccounting

About the role

Original posting from Buckingham Search via LinkedIn

A global publicly traded manufacturing company is seeking a Director of Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting to lead external reporting, technical accounting, and process improvement initiatives.

This is a highly visible leadership role with direct exposure to executive leadership and responsibility for managing a team while overseeing complex accounting and reporting matters across a large global organization.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Lead SEC reporting, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, and 8-Ks
  • Oversee consolidated financial reporting across a complex global structure
  • Manage technical accounting for acquisitions, integrations, and other complex transactions
  • Partner with leadership, auditors, legal, and investor relations teams
  • Drive SOX compliance and strengthen internal controls
  • Lead process improvement and automation initiatives across reporting and close functions
  • Mentor and develop a high-performing accounting team

What they’re looking for:

  • CPA required
  • 8+ years of progressive accounting/reporting experience
  • Strong SEC reporting and U.S. GAAP expertise
  • Prior public accounting experience strongly preferred
  • Experience working in a large, global organization
  • Leadership experience managing and developing teams

Why this role stands out:

✔️ High visibility with executive leadership

✔️ Broad exposure to technical accounting, M&A, and global reporting

✔️ Opportunity to drive process improvements and automation

✔️ Strong long-term growth potential within a global organization

Source: Buckingham Search careers (LinkedIn)

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