Head of SEC Reporting

MMC Corporate•New York, NY

8d•$138,100 - $276,200•Hybrid

About The Position

Marsh is seeking a Head of SEC Reporting to join our high-performing Controllership function. This role will lead the company’s SEC and external reporting deliverables, ensuring filings and disclosures are accurate, timely, and fully compliant. The Head of SEC Reporting will own end-to-end execution of the quarterly and annual SEC reporting cycles and will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to uphold strong disclosure controls, robust documentation, and disciplined, repeatable processes. This role reports to the Head of Financial Reporting, who oversees SEC Reporting, Internal Reporting, Consolidation, and Statutory Reporting. The Head of SEC Reporting will work in close partnership with the Accounting Policy & Advisory Group, which owns formal policy setting and technical accounting position papers.

Requirements

Active CPA License required
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in SEC reporting/external reporting, ideally in a large, accelerated filer / complex public company environment; public accounting experience strongly valued
Expert knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting/disclosure requirements

Nice To Haves

Having a master’s degree
A demonstrated ability to manage multiple deliverables under tight deadlines with high accuracy and strong judgment
A strong writing/editing capability for financial statement footnotes and related disclosure narratives
Experience with SEC reporting platforms and tools (e.g., Workiva or similar), large ERP/consolidation environments, and complex corporate structures
Prior experience coordinating audits for SEC filings and managing DCP/tie-out controls

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, drafting, review, and filing of Form 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K (and other filings as applicable), including financial statements, footnotes, and relevant narrative sections (e.g., MD&A support, selected financial data, exhibits)
Own the SEC reporting calendar and manage cross-functional inputs to ensure consistent on-time delivery
Oversee XBRL/tagging coordination and final production steps (internally or via a platform such as Workiva)
Own the SEC reporting control environment, including disclosure controls and procedures (DCP), tie-out controls, and documentation standards
Ensure consistency and traceability between source data (consolidation/internal reporting outputs) and external disclosures
Drive continuous improvement in drafting, review workflows, and version control to elevate quality and reduce cycle time
Monitor SEC and FASB disclosure developments, assess impact to reporting and disclosure requirements, and translate into clear action plans and timelines
Track SEC comment letter and peer-filing trends, recommend disclosure and process improvements, and strengthen quality while reducing comment risk
Benchmark peer filings and broader market practices and stay current through SEC and external reporting forums to identify leading practices and evolving disclosure expectations, and keep key stakeholders informed on implications and recommended actions
Partner with Legal and disclosure governance (e.g., Disclosure Committee) to support drafting, review, and approval of filings, including risk factors, legal proceedings, and governance disclosures
Coordinate with Investor Relations on alignment between filings and earnings communications, as needed
Serve as a primary SEC reporting contact for external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audit procedures related to filings and disclosures
Coordinate with Accounting Policy & Advisory Group to ensure SEC disclosures appropriately reflect approved technical accounting conclusions, new standards adoption impacts, and required disclosures
Translate technical accounting outcomes into clear, compliant disclosure language; escalate judgment areas and disclosure implications to the Head of Financial Reporting
Lead, develop, and mentor SEC reporting team members (as applicable), fostering strong writing, control mindset, and deadline management
Build effective working relationships with Internal Reporting, Consolidation, Statutory Reporting, Tax, Treasury, and FP&A to ensure smooth information flow into external reporting