SEC reporting manager
CFS
Rosemont, IL
SEC Reporting Manager
$130,000 to $160,000
Overview:
We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and experienced SEC Reporting Manager to lead our external financial reporting function. This role is responsible for preparing and filing all SEC reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, etc.), ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal controls. The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting knowledge, public company experience, and a deep understanding of SEC requirements.
Why Work Here:
Leadership Role: Own a high-visibility function critical to public company compliance
Strategic Exposure: Work closely with executive leadership, legal, and investor relations
Career Advancement: Opportunities for growth in technical accounting, corporate finance, or SEC leadership
Competitive Compensation: Strong salary, bonus, equity, and full benefits package
Mission-Driven Company: Be part of a company with purpose, transparency, and momentum
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the preparation, review, and filing of all SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, S-1, and other filings
Coordinate with external auditors, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate filings
Research and implement new accounting standards and SEC regulations, and prepare technical accounting memos
Oversee XBRL tagging and compliance with EDGAR filing requirements
Maintain and improve the company’s internal controls over financial reporting (SOX compliance)
Support investor relations with earnings releases, financial press releases, and presentations
Assist with quarterly earnings calls, analyst materials, and disclosure checklists
Collaborate with accounting, finance, legal, and compliance teams to ensure alignment across functions
Lead special projects such as M&A reporting, IPO readiness, or new accounting policy adoption
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA required)
5–7+ years of relevant experience, including Big 4 public accounting and/or public company financial reporting
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC rules and regulations, and SOX compliance
Strong technical accounting and research skills
Experience with financial reporting software (e.g., Workiva, Oracle, NetSuite, BlackLine) and XBRL
Excellent project management, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
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MaxSalary: USD160000
MinSalary: USD140000
About the Company
CFS
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.