Senior Manager, Finance

Onto Innovation•Wilmington, MA

15h•$133,600 - $200,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager of SEC Reporting will lead the Company’s external financial reporting and SEC compliance activities in a Big 4–audited public company environment. This role is responsible for the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of all SEC filings, while serving as a key technical accounting resource and people leader within the controllership organization.

Requirements

7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience with significant public company SEC reporting responsibility.
Proven experience leading SEC filings (hands‑on 10-K and 10-Q required).
Strong technical accounting expertise under U.S. GAAP.
CPA required.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent.
Experience working in a Big 4–audited environment.

Nice To Haves

Big 4 public accounting background (audit).
Experience at the Senior Manager level in SEC reporting.
Exposure to M&A or other complex transactions (plus, not required).
Strong technical writing and disclosure drafting skills.

Responsibilities

Lead preparation, review, and filing of all SEC reports, including: Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Proxy Statement, and other filings as required (e.g., registration statements, S-4s).
Ensure compliance with SEC rules, disclosure requirements, and U.S. GAAP.
Oversee XBRL tagging and coordinate with third-party providers as needed.
Serve as primary accounting liaison with Big 4 auditors for SEC filings and disclosures.
Review and approve technical accounting analyses and white papers for complex or non-routine transactions.
Provide subject-matter expertise on accounting conclusions and related disclosures.
Monitor new accounting standards and SEC regulatory developments; lead implementation and disclosure updates.
Support accounting implications of transactions (e.g., M&A, capital structure changes) as needed.
Administration and accounting for equity plans, including RSUs and ESPP program.
Coordinate required valuations of various performance equity awards.
Ensure appropriate accounting for leases under ASC 842.
Maintain and oversee SOX controls over external reporting.
Partner with Internal Audit, Legal, and external advisors to address control findings and audit comments.
Ensure alignment between SEC filings, earnings releases, and investor communications.
Participate in disclosure committee and earnings close processes.
Manage and develop an existing SEC reporting and technical accounting team.
Set clear expectations, timelines, and review standards.
Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes, documentation, and scalability.
Collaborate closely with FP&A, Legal, Tax, Treasury, Investor Relations, and senior leadership.
Provide guidance and recommendations to management on reporting and accounting matters.