SEC & Technical Accounting Manager

SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting ManagerChicago, IL | 3 days in the office, 2 days work from homeA growing real estate investment platform is seeking an experienced SEC Reporting Manager to lead financial reporting and disclosure processes across affiliated entities. This role offers strong visibility across finance and leadership teams, with responsibility for delivering accurate, timely filings while improving reporting processes and controls.The position sits at the intersection of accounting, reporting, and operations, and will play a key role in scaling the organization’s reporting infrastructure.Responsibilities: Lead the preparation and filing of periodic reports (10-Q, 10-K, 8-K) in compliance with US GAAP and SEC requirementsManage the quarterly close-to-file process, including cross-functional coordinationPartner with internal stakeholders to ensure completeness and accuracy of disclosuresSupport drafting and review of MD&A and other narrative disclosuresOversee XBRL/iXBRL tagging and filing accuracyIdentify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, automation, and controlsResearch accounting issues and prepare technical memos and documentationMonitor new accounting and disclosure guidance and assess the impactSupport the implementation of accounting policies and reporting requirements across entitiesMaintain and enhance internal controls over financial reportingCoordinate with external auditors on quarterly reviews and annual auditsSupport audit processes, including documentation and comment resolutionQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred6–9 years of relevant experience in public accounting and/or SEC reportingExperience owning or supporting full-cycle SEC filings (10-Q and 10-K)Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirementsEffective technical writing and communication skillsPreferred ExperiencePublic accounting background (Big 4 or similar)Experience in real estate, investment management, or related industriesFamiliarity with complex entity structures and multi-entity reportingExperience working with external service providers or administratorsExposure to SEC reporting systems and process improvementsWhy Consider This RoleHigh-impact position with visibility across leadershipOpportunity to take ownership of reporting processesExposure to both technical accounting and operational financeGrowing platform with room to influence and improve