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Director of External Reporting

CFS

  • Chicago, IL
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    Highlights

    Reporting into senior finance leadership, the Director of External Reporting will manage a direct report while collaborating extensively across the organization to support accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting. The Director of External Reporting will lead key external reporting activities, ensure compliance with SEC requirements, and serve as a trusted partner to accounting, finance, and executive leadership teams.
    CFS

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, IL
    IndustryFinancial Services
    Company Size500 to 999 employees
    Year Founded1994
    Websitehttp://www.cfstaffing.com/

    Description



    Director of External Reporting


    Are you a CPA with a blend of public accounting and corporate reporting experience who enjoys operating at a strategic level while remaining hands-on? This Director of External Reporting opportunity offers the chance to join a high-performing finance organization where visibility, career progression, and leadership development are genuine priorities.
    The Director of External Reporting will lead key external reporting activities, ensure compliance with SEC requirements, and serve as a trusted partner to accounting, finance, and executive leadership teams. Reporting into senior finance leadership, the Director of External Reporting will manage a direct report while collaborating extensively across the organization to support accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting.

    What You'll Do



    • Lead preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and other external reporting requirements.

    • Partner with technical accounting, controllership, FP&A, legal, and external auditors.

    • Research and interpret complex accounting guidance and disclosure requirements.

    • Drive improvements in reporting processes, controls, and documentation.

    • Support executive leadership with financial reporting insights and presentations.


    What We're Looking For



    • CPA required.

    • 8-15 years of progressive accounting and reporting experience.

    • Public accounting experience at the Senior Manager level or above, or a combination of public accounting and corporate reporting experience.

    • Strong SEC reporting experience.

    • Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial statement disclosures.


    Why Consider This Director of External Reporting Opportunity?



    • High-visibility Director of External Reporting role with direct exposure to senior finance leadership.

    • Clear path for advancement and long-term career growth.

    • Collaborative leadership team with a strong reputation for mentoring and developing talent.

    • Hybrid work environment with limited in-office requirements.

    • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning on day one.

    • Competitive retirement savings program with company match.

    • Employee stock purchase program

    • Flexible paid time off approach

    • Strong work life balance

    • Compensation package includes a base salary of approximately $170,000-$200,000, target bonus opportunity, and meaningful equity participation.



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    About Company

    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.

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