Director of SEC Reporting + Corporate Accounting- Remote Optional
Director – SEC Reporting & Corporate Accounting
Location: Remote-Optional
• Chicago-area candidates: Hybrid (3 days/week in-office) – Downtown Chicago (Loop, close to train)
• CST and EST time-zone candidates strongly preferred
Compensation: $175,000–$200,000 base + 20% annual bonus + annual long-term incentive (LTI)
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) match
In order to make an application, simply read through the following job description and make sure to attach relevant documents.
About the Company
Join a $4B global manufacturing leader with a strong track record of innovation and profitable growth. The company operates across multiple continents and serves diverse industries, offering both stability and long-term career opportunity. Known for its collaborative culture and modern corporate environment, this organization places a strong emphasis on internal development and offers a clear path to executive-level leadership.
Position Overview
This is a strategic Director-level leadership role responsible for SEC reporting, global consolidations, corporate accounting, and technical accounting. The position leads a high-performing team and partners closely with senior leadership on external reporting, disclosures, and earnings communications.
The role is remote-optional, with flexibility for qualified candidates outside of the Chicago area. Candidates located in the Chicago metro area are expected to work on a hybrid basis, three days per week in-office.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead preparation and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and earnings releases
• Oversee global consolidations and corporate accounting for multiple domestic and international entities
• Manage technical accounting matters, including adoption of new standards and complex transactions
• Ensure SOX compliance and maintain strong internal control environments
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders
• Present consolidated financial results and key insights to senior leadership
• Hire, develop, and mentor a high-performing team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement
Qualifications
• 8+ years of experience in public accounting and/or corporate SEC reporting
• Public accounting foundation from a Big 4 or national firm strongly preferred
• CPA required
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX compliance
• Experience with global consolidations and technical accounting
• Proven leadership ability with experience partnering with executive stakeholders
• Familiarity with Active Disclosure or similar SEC reporting platforms preferred
Why This Role
• Impact: Lead SEC reporting and corporate accounting for a global organization
• Visibility: Regular interaction with senior leadership and cross-functional partners
• Growth: Director-level role with executive exposure and long-term upside
• Flexibility: Remote-optional role with hybrid structure for Chicago-area professionals
• Culture: Collaborative, high-performing team with strong internal mobility
Search Details
This search is being run by Brian Esko at LHH Recruitment Solutions. Please apply here or send your resume to for consideration. xywuqvp
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to:
Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Location: Remote-Optional
• Chicago-area candidates: Hybrid (3 days/week in-office) – Downtown Chicago (Loop, close to train)
• CST and EST time-zone candidates strongly preferred
Compensation: $175,000–$200,000 base + 20% annual bonus + annual long-term incentive (LTI)
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) match
In order to make an application, simply read through the following job description and make sure to attach relevant documents.
About the Company
Join a $4B global manufacturing leader with a strong track record of innovation and profitable growth. The company operates across multiple continents and serves diverse industries, offering both stability and long-term career opportunity. Known for its collaborative culture and modern corporate environment, this organization places a strong emphasis on internal development and offers a clear path to executive-level leadership.
Position Overview
This is a strategic Director-level leadership role responsible for SEC reporting, global consolidations, corporate accounting, and technical accounting. The position leads a high-performing team and partners closely with senior leadership on external reporting, disclosures, and earnings communications.
The role is remote-optional, with flexibility for qualified candidates outside of the Chicago area. Candidates located in the Chicago metro area are expected to work on a hybrid basis, three days per week in-office.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead preparation and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and earnings releases
• Oversee global consolidations and corporate accounting for multiple domestic and international entities
• Manage technical accounting matters, including adoption of new standards and complex transactions
• Ensure SOX compliance and maintain strong internal control environments
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders
• Present consolidated financial results and key insights to senior leadership
• Hire, develop, and mentor a high-performing team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement
Qualifications
• 8+ years of experience in public accounting and/or corporate SEC reporting
• Public accounting foundation from a Big 4 or national firm strongly preferred
• CPA required
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX compliance
• Experience with global consolidations and technical accounting
• Proven leadership ability with experience partnering with executive stakeholders
• Familiarity with Active Disclosure or similar SEC reporting platforms preferred
Why This Role
• Impact: Lead SEC reporting and corporate accounting for a global organization
• Visibility: Regular interaction with senior leadership and cross-functional partners
• Growth: Director-level role with executive exposure and long-term upside
• Flexibility: Remote-optional role with hybrid structure for Chicago-area professionals
• Culture: Collaborative, high-performing team with strong internal mobility
Search Details
This search is being run by Brian Esko at LHH Recruitment Solutions. Please apply here or send your resume to for consideration. xywuqvp
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to:
Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.