Highlights
Reporting to the Director of External Reporting, the successful candidate will serve as a key member of the corporate finance team, partnering closely with external auditors and internal segment leaders globally to process and report for SEC filing and ensuring compliance in accordance with GAAP. A global industrial manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, External Reporting to lead SEC reporting and compliance for the global manufacturing business.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Northfield, IL |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $175,000–$195,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
Description
Senior Manager, External Reporting
A global industrial manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, External Reporting to lead SEC reporting and compliance for the global manufacturing business. Reporting to the Director of External Reporting, the successful candidate will serve as a key member of the corporate finance team, partnering closely with external auditors and internal segment leaders globally to process and report for SEC filing and ensuring compliance in accordance with GAAP. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on senior manager looking to move into an industry role from public accounting to lead the external reporting department for a global business.
Job Description
- Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of external financial reports, including SEC filings and related disclosures.
- Drive the development, maintenance, and implementation of accounting policies while ensuring compliance with evolving accounting and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as the technical accounting leader, providing guidance on complex accounting matters, policy interpretation, and new accounting standards adoption.
- Partner with executive leadership, Investor Relations, and the Audit Committee to communicate key accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory updates.
- Manage relationships with internal and external auditors, while supporting critical reporting areas such as lease accounting, impairment analyses, and cash flow reporting.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the external reporting team while driving process improvement initiatives and finance transformation efforts across the organization.
The Successful Applicant
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA required.
- 8-10 years of experience with US GAAP, SEC reporting, audit/assurance.
- Experience working within one of the Big 4 public accounting firms.
- Ability to lead a small team.
What's on Offer
- Total Compensation: $175k-$195k + 20$ bonus target
- Flexible work schedule
- Onsite gym and personal trainer
- Onsite chefs and cafeteria
- 3 weeks PTO + 3 personal days
- 401k match
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Contact Molly Murphy Quote job ref JN-102026-7121903
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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