Senior Manager-SEC & Financial Reporting - Buckingham Search

Our public client is on the lookout for a Senior Manager – Accounting Policies & Procedures and your background looks awesome!

If you're excited about diving deep into technical accounting, advising on big projects, and shaping the future of a finance team, this role is for you. You'll be the go-to expert on the latest from the FASB and SEC, working closely with top execs and teams across the org.

Here’s what’s exciting about this company:

-Named one of the most diverse companies in the state

-Benefits from day one, including a 6% 401k match and tuition reimbursement

-A down-to-earth, collaborative team

-Hybrid schedule in Chicago

-Tons of opportunities to make an impact and shape the team!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (Required)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (Preferred)

• Minimum of 6 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in leadership roles with a proven ability to:
  • Build and develop high-performing teams
  • Drive team objectives and performance
  • Achieve results within established timelines (Required)

• In-depth technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including but not limited to:
  • Deals
  • Revenue recognition
  • Leases
  • Credit losses
  • Derivatives
  • Internally developed software
  • Stock-based compensation (Required)

• Experience working in a public accounting firm (Required)
• Extensive experience in systems and process improvement (Required)

• Strong technical skills in U.S. GAAP and robust managerial capabilities
• Expertise in diagnosing, isolating, and resolving complex issues, along with the ability to recommend and implement effective solutions
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities as needed
• Proven ability to facilitate teamwork and cooperation at all levels within the organization, with the capacity to work independently with limited supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly diligent, well-organized, and detail-oriented
• Insightful with a strong service orientation