Technical Accounting & Reporting - SEC Reporting Operate Senior Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead delivery, drive quality, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients navigating the public company Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting environment. This role is critical to ensuring we deliver a consistent, high-quality outsourced SEC reporting service.

Responsibilities

• Operate at the center of our engagements, acting as the primary point of contact for clients while coordinating across internal teams to drive efficient, scalable delivery.
• Lead delivery of complex SEC reporting engagements, including preparation and delivery of Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K and advise clients on matters related to SEC reporting and compliance matters.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact across engagements, collaborating with the client and monitoring team progress to ensure alignment with work programs and professional standards.
• Ensure high-quality, timely, and consistent delivery aligned with client expectations and deadlines.
• Proactively manage risks and resolve issues across engagements.
• Coordinate across internal teams to ensure appropriate resourcing and leverage.
• Coordinate with Deloitte's SEC services group to ensure proper quality control is applied and reviews are performed to each engagement.
• Drive consistency and scalability in delivery processes.
• Establish best practices for engagement management and execution.
• Lead proactive, transparent communication with clients.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with client stakeholders.
• Translate technical SEC reporting requirements into clear, actionable guidance.
• Support business development efforts by bringing first-hand SEC reporting experience to client conversations.
• Contribute to proposals and participate in client pitches.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product.
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships.
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
• Able to meet deadlines.
• Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Advanced degree in accounting or related field, active CPA license.
• Strong knowledge of SEC reporting with experience as a SEC reporting director or manager or equivalent position; 3+ years of direct SEC experience plus 5+ years of public accounting or equivalent experience, ideally within a public accounting and/or advisory environment.
• 5+ years of experience in managing and supervising teams.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting background with strong knowledge of SEC reporting, US GAAP and SOX standards.
• Proven ability to lead complex, multi-threaded projects with competing priorities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills.
• You should reside within a commutable distance of your assigned office with the ability to commute daily, if required.
• You can expect to co-locate, on average, 3 times a week with variations based on types of work/projects and client locations.
• Able to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
• PREFERRED: Experience working within the Technology, Media and Telecommunication and/or Life Science industry preferred.
• Experience with Workiva.
• Knowledge of common Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and accounting systems (i.e., Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Workday, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365).