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Who We Are:
Kontoor Brands is a portfolio of three of the world’s most iconic lifestyle, outdoor and workwear brands: Wrangler®, Lee® and Helly Hansen®. Kontoor Brands is a purpose-led organization focused on leveraging its global platform, strategic sourcing model and best-in-class supply chain to drive brand growth and deliver long- term value for its stakeholders.
Job Posting:
Senior Manager, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting
Job Summary
The Senior Manager position will assume a leadership role in Corporate Financial Reporting & Accounting for Kontoor with oversight responsibility for SEC filings and reporting requirements, as well as analysis of actual results. As part of these responsibilities, the role will also oversee and provide guidance to all regional accounting teams on technical accounting matters, manage global accounting policies to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, and serve as a primary interface with external auditors. The role will also include oversight of strategic projects and initiatives as a subject matter expert in accounting, including new accounting standards, mergers and acquisitions, significant financing transactions, ESG and other projects. In addition, this role will work with internal teams and departments across the globe to drive collaboration and partner with key stakeholders in the execution of accounting initiatives and other strategic objectives, developing strong relationships with FP&A, tax, treasury, internal audit, supply chain, IT, legal, investor relations and brand finance.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the workstreams of various SEC filings (e.g., 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks and establish and execute control-related standards and procedures); lead and develop continuous improvement and best practices within the SEC reporting function
- Direct the preparation and maintenance of global accounting policies to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and global alignment
- Oversee analysis of key financial statement inputs, such as statement of cash flows, equity, stock compensation and lease accounting and serve as an advisor on all technical accounting issues, including acquisitions, dispositions, lease accounting, impairment assessments, complex transactions and ad hoc areas
- Partner with regional accounting teams to understand business challenges and drive strategic initiatives to improve the accounting and reporting function overall; this will require occasional international travel across the APAC, EMEA and NAM regions to support development of accounting teams
- Advice on system related projects and process improvements, including Blackline optimization, S4/Group Reporting chart of accounts and related Group Reporting schedules
- Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function; builds capability in others by training, mentoring, coaching, and creating opportunities for growth and learning; develops growth and succession plans
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with accounting team members, other departments in Kontoor finance (including FP&A, tax, treasury, internal audit, supply chain, IT, legal, investor relations, and brand finance) as well as departments outside of finance
Leadership
Strategic Thinking
- Ability to align SEC reporting and technical accounting decisions with broader business goals
- Anticipates regulatory changes and proactively adjusts strategies
Technical Mastery
- Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and emerging accounting standards
- Strong analytical skills to interpret complex financial data and technical guidance
Integrity and Ethics
- Maintains high ethical standards in financial reporting
- Promotes transparency and compliance across the organization
Communication Skills
- Clearly conveys complex accounting issues to non-financial stakeholders, including executives and auditors
- Drafts and reviews disclosures with precision and clarity
Collaborative Leadership
- Works effectively across departments (FP&A, tax, treasury, internal audit, supply chain, IT, legal, investor relations and brand finance)
- Build trust and fosters teamwork among accounting staff and external advisors
Change Management
- Leads implementation of new accounting standards and reporting requirements
- Manages transitions smoothly during M&A transactions
Decision-Making Under Pressure
- Makes sound judgments in high-stakes situations, especially during quarterly and annual filings
- Balances compliance with business needs
Talent Development
- Mentors and develops accounting team members
- Encourages continuous learning and professional growth
Requirements
Years of Related Professional Experience:
- Minimum 8 years Big 4 or mid-tier accounting firm experience or experience in a US publicly traded company, including a minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate technical accounting or financial reporting
- Knowledge of and experience with ICFR, US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
Educational/ Position Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- CPA or equivalent international certification required
Skills:
- Strong knowledge of FASB requirements, GAAP accounting principles and practices, SEC filing requirements and Sarbanes-Oxley regulations
- Strong business acumen, analytic, innovative and strategic thinking; cognitive skills to synthesize multiple inputs and reach a single optimal solution
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and oral/written presentation skills
- Ability to manage team across multiple priorities in challenging situations, anticipate the organization’s needs, act proactively and provide feedback to management
- Strong relationship and collaboration skills with key stakeholders across Kontoor, encouraging open dialogue to drive results
- Technology forward thinking
- Project management, time management, and prioritization skills
Experience with ERP systems and other financial systems:
- SAP Group Reporting and SAP S/4
- Workiva
- AuditBoard
- Blackline
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Teams, etc.)
Leadership Competencies Expected for this Role:
Evolving Leader
Global Agility – Leads diverse teams, adapts amidst ambiguity
Purposeful Integrity – Leads with values, earns team’s trust, handles conflicts ethically
Strategic Foresight – Connects teamwork to business strategy
Customer Centric Innovation – Leads improvements rooted in customer needs
Urgency for Impact – Drive priorities forward with pace and purpose
Bold Accountability – Set high standards and model responsibility
Empowered Collaboration – Builds inclusive teams, collaborates across functions
Why Kontoor Brands?
At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle. Our benefits are crafted with the same care as our products.
When our employees are healthy, secure, and well, they bring their best selves to work. Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family’s needs – now and in the future. We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel. Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays, and Tuition Reimbursement.
We are proud to offer a workplace culture centered on equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging for all team members. Here we have a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents.
Who We Are:
Kontoor Brands is a portfolio of three of the world’s most iconic lifestyle, outdoor and workwear brands: Wrangler®, Lee® and Helly Hansen®. Kontoor Brands is a purpose-led organization focused on leveraging its global platform, strategic sourcing model and best-in-class supply chain to drive brand growth and deliver long- term value for its stakeholders.
Job Posting:
Senior Manager, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting
Job Summary
The Senior Manager position will assume a leadership role in Corporate Financial Reporting & Accounting for Kontoor with oversight responsibility for SEC filings and reporting requirements, as well as analysis of actual results. As part of these responsibilities, the role will also oversee and provide guidance to all regional accounting teams on technical accounting matters, manage global accounting policies to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, and serve as a primary interface with external auditors. The role will also include oversight of strategic projects and initiatives as a subject matter expert in accounting, including new accounting standards, mergers and acquisitions, significant financing transactions, ESG and other projects. In addition, this role will work with internal teams and departments across the globe to drive collaboration and partner with key stakeholders in the execution of accounting initiatives and other strategic objectives, developing strong relationships with FP&A, tax, treasury, internal audit, supply chain, IT, legal, investor relations and brand finance.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the workstreams of various SEC filings (e.g., 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks and establish and execute control-related standards and procedures); lead and develop continuous improvement and best practices within the SEC reporting function
- Direct the preparation and maintenance of global accounting policies to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and global alignment
- Oversee analysis of key financial statement inputs, such as statement of cash flows, equity, stock compensation and lease accounting and serve as an advisor on all technical accounting issues, including acquisitions, dispositions, lease accounting, impairment assessments, complex transactions and ad hoc areas
- Partner with regional accounting teams to understand business challenges and drive strategic initiatives to improve the accounting and reporting function overall; this will require occasional international travel across the APAC, EMEA and NAM regions to support development of accounting teams
- Advice on system related projects and process improvements, including Blackline optimization, S4/Group Reporting chart of accounts and related Group Reporting schedules
- Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function; builds capability in others by training, mentoring, coaching, and creating opportunities for growth and learning; develops growth and succession plans
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with accounting team members, other departments in Kontoor finance (including FP&A, tax, treasury, internal audit, supply chain, IT, legal, investor relations, and brand finance) as well as departments outside of finance
Leadership
Strategic Thinking
- Ability to align SEC reporting and technical accounting decisions with broader business goals
- Anticipates regulatory changes and proactively adjusts strategies
Technical Mastery
- Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and emerging accounting standards
- Strong analytical skills to interpret complex financial data and technical guidance
Integrity and Ethics
- Maintains high ethical standards in financial reporting
- Promotes transparency and compliance across the organization
Communication Skills
- Clearly conveys complex accounting issues to non-financial stakeholders, including executives and auditors
- Drafts and reviews disclosures with precision and clarity
Collaborative Leadership
- Works effectively across departments (FP&A, tax, treasury, internal audit, supply chain, IT, legal, investor relations and brand finance)
- Build trust and fosters teamwork among accounting staff and external advisors
Change Management
- Leads implementation of new accounting standards and reporting requirements
- Manages transitions smoothly during M&A transactions
Decision-Making Under Pressure
- Makes sound judgments in high-stakes situations, especially during quarterly and annual filings
- Balances compliance with business needs
Talent Development
- Mentors and develops accounting team members
- Encourages continuous learning and professional growth
Requirements
Years of Related Professional Experience:
- Minimum 8 years Big 4 or mid-tier accounting firm experience or experience in a US publicly traded company, including a minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate technical accounting or financial reporting
- Knowledge of and experience with ICFR, US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
Educational/ Position Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- CPA or equivalent international certification required
Skills:
- Strong knowledge of FASB requirements, GAAP accounting principles and practices, SEC filing requirements and Sarbanes-Oxley regulations
- Strong business acumen, analytic, innovative and strategic thinking; cognitive skills to synthesize multiple inputs and reach a single optimal solution
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and oral/written presentation skills
- Ability to manage team across multiple priorities in challenging situations, anticipate the organization’s needs, act proactively and provide feedback to management
- Strong relationship and collaboration skills with key stakeholders across Kontoor, encouraging open dialogue to drive results
- Technology forward thinking
- Project management, time management, and prioritization skills
Experience with ERP systems and other financial systems:
- SAP Group Reporting and SAP S/4
- Workiva
- AuditBoard
- Blackline
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Teams, etc.)
Leadership Competencies Expected for this Role:
Evolving Leader
Global Agility – Leads diverse teams, adapts amidst ambiguity
Purposeful Integrity – Leads with values, earns team’s trust, handles conflicts ethically
Strategic Foresight – Connects teamwork to business strategy
Customer Centric Innovation – Leads improvements rooted in customer needs
Urgency for Impact – Drive priorities forward with pace and purpose
Bold Accountability – Set high standards and model responsibility
Empowered Collaboration – Builds inclusive teams, collaborates across functions
Why Kontoor Brands?
At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle. Our benefits are crafted with the same care as our products.
When our employees are healthy, secure, and well, they bring their best selves to work. Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family’s needs – now and in the future. We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel. Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays, and Tuition Reimbursement.
We are proud to offer a workplace culture centered on equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging for all team members. Here we have a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in SEC reporting manager jobs.
- CPA license required or actively in progress
- 3 to 7 years of public accounting or SEC reporting experience
- Hands-on experience preparing 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings
- Proficiency with XBRL tagging and iXBRL review tools
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC disclosure rules
- Experience with financial close processes and ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
Tips for Your SEC Reporting Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to filing cycles
Highlight your direct experience owning 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings, not just supporting them. Recruiters for sec reporting manager roles scan for ownership language, so replace 'assisted with' with 'prepared and filed' wherever that's accurate.
Lead with your technical accounting wins
Employers expect you to have handled complex topics like lease accounting, revenue recognition, or equity compensation. Call out the specific standards you've applied and the material judgments you documented, since those details separate you from general accountants.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists sec reporting manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter for public company stage and size
A newly public company and a large-cap accelerated filer have very different sec reporting demands. Target your search by company size and reporting status so your experience with their specific filing complexity comes through clearly in your application.
Prepare a technical accounting case for interviews
Many interview processes include a written or verbal walkthrough of a complex disclosure decision. Practice explaining how you researched an accounting standard, applied judgment, and documented your conclusion, since that process is exactly what hiring managers are testing.
Negotiate around the close calendar
Start date and workload during the first filing cycle after you join matter as much as base pay. When you reach the offer stage, ask how the team is staffed during peak periods and whether the role carries a signing bonus to offset year-end timing.
SEC Reporting Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most sec reporting managers?
The most active employers for sec reporting managers right now are PlusAI, icapital, and Broadridge, and the most openings are in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong at mid-cap and large-cap public companies navigating complex disclosure requirements.
How many sec reporting manager jobs are remote?
About 50% of sec reporting manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the document-driven nature of much of the work. Roles focused on XBRL tagging, disclosure drafting, and technical accounting research tend to have more remote flexibility than positions that require close coordination with the controller or CFO during the filing cycle.
How do you become a sec reporting manager?
Start with a public accounting background in audit, ideally with clients that file with the SEC, then move in-house to a public company in a senior accountant or financial reporting role. Earn your CPA license, gain direct ownership of at least one full 10-K cycle, and deepen your technical accounting knowledge in areas like leases, stock-based compensation, and revenue recognition before targeting manager-level roles.
How do you get hired as a sec reporting manager with little experience?
If you're coming from public accounting without direct in-house SEC experience, emphasize your audit work on public company engagements and any exposure to comment letters, disclosure checklists, or PCAOB standards. Applying to newly public companies or smaller reporting companies is a practical entry point, since those teams often need someone willing to build processes from scratch rather than a seasoned large-company specialist.
What does the sec reporting manager interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds. The first is a recruiter or HR screen focused on your background and filing experience. The second involves a technical interview with the controller or assistant controller covering specific accounting standards, filing deadlines, and how you've handled audit review. Later rounds often include a case study or written exercise on a disclosure judgment call, followed by a final conversation with senior finance leadership.
Where can I find and apply to sec reporting manager jobs?
You can find and apply to sec reporting manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from public companies and financial services firms across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your filing experience and seniority level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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