Senior Manager, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

Overview

An industry leader, both in company performance and employer prestige, is seeking a Senior Manager, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting in the Greater Boston area.

This is a standout opportunity for an accounting leader who wants more than a narrow reporting role. The position offers the chance to step into a highly visible seat within a large, complex, multinational public company where strong performers have historically been able to build meaningful long-term careers.

The role blends SEC reporting, technical accounting, financial statement disclosures, cross-functional project work, and team leadership in a sophisticated corporate accounting environment. It is especially attractive for someone coming out of Big 4 or a public-company reporting/accounting group who wants stronger ownership, greater visibility, and a broader long-term platform.

What makes this especially compelling is the company itself. This is an organization known not only for strong performance, but also for being the kind of place top talent wants to join and stay. The broader finance organization offers real mobility, varied leadership tracks, and the opportunity to gain exposure across multiple business units and functional areas over time. For someone who wants to keep options open while building depth inside a highly respected company, this is an exceptional platform.

Important Note: This is a confidential search. Specific company details will be shared with qualified candidates during the process. Hybrid onsite schedule is required and follows a set 3/2 structure.

Company Overview & Benefits

The company offers a highly competitive total compensation and benefits package, including:

• Competitive base salary plus annual bonus
• Strong 401(k) program with employer contribution
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage and broader benefits package
• Hybrid work model with a 3/2 schedule
• Summer Fridays and other employee-friendly perks
• Strong internal mobility and long-term career runway
• High visibility to senior leadership and key decision-makers
• Exposure to a large, complex, multinational organization with varied future paths
• Attractive office environment, strong amenities, and a polished overall employee experience

Responsibilities

• Lead key aspects of the quarterly and annual external reporting cycle, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K, along with other reporting-related deliverables throughout the year
• Evaluate accounting and disclosure implications of significant or non-routine transactions, emerging guidance, and evolving reporting requirements
• Prepare and review financial statements, footnotes, disclosure schedules, and supporting documentation in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements
• Drive the reporting calendar, coordinate timelines across stakeholders, and help ensure all deliverables are completed accurately and on time
• Work closely with Corporate Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Investor Relations, Internal Audit, and external auditors on reporting, disclosure, and accounting matters
• Manage draft review cycles across internal leadership, auditors, and legal, helping consolidate comments and move filings through completion
• Support key SOX controls related to the reporting process, including documentation, support, and coordination with auditors
• Monitor SEC and accounting developments, perform peer benchmarking, and help identify opportunities to strengthen reporting quality and disclosure practices
• Drive enhancements to templates, workflows, reporting tools, and broader external reporting processes to improve efficiency and reduce cycle time
• Provide guidance, review, and day-to-day leadership to junior team members while helping elevate the broader function over time

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 8-15 years of relevant experience within Big 4/public accounting, accounting advisory, and/or a public company SEC reporting, external reporting, or technical accounting function
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC rules, and public company financial statement disclosure requirements
• Experience supporting, reviewing, or leading 10-Q, 10-K, and related reporting processes
• CPA strongly preferred
• Prior experience in a large, complex public-company environment preferred