Manager - SEC Reporting

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: January 11, 2026

Job Description:

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. Organization Overview: Our Corporate Financial Reporting (CFR) team is seeking an experienced accountant who will serve as a key contributor, supporting multiple initiatives within technical and corporate accounting, external financial reporting and financial controls. This position is a highly visible and collaborative role interacting with senior leadership and ultimately serving as a key contributor to our quarterly and annual reports for filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), as a financial controls expert and point person for SOx compliance, and supporting technical accounting efforts as needed. Responsibilities: Coordinate, prepare and/or review of our annual Form 10-K and quarterly Form 10-Q reports, oversight and coordination of SOx compliance program, assistance with technical accounting support, providing creative solutions, and resolving business issues. Responsibilities include: SEC Reporting: Responsible for being a key contributor to the successful filings of our Form 10-K and Form 10-Q reports. Prepare and review portions of the annual and quarterly filings, including earnings releases. SOx Compliance: Lead regional and corporate SOx compliance efforts, including monitoring, consulting, training, and issue resolution. Ensure consistency and standardization of control activities and monitor completion of SOx requirements. Actively participate in the SOx Steering Committee, a group which addresses ongoing SOx compliance and controls matters. Technical and Other Accounting: Assist in providing technical accounting research, including evaluation of proposed changes to accounting standards, as well as implementation of new accounting standards. Provide accounting support for business development activities, including identifying and resolving complex accounting issues, and for our Compensation & Benefits accounting team, as needed. Special Projects: Lead or assist with other special project work as identified. Basic Requirements: Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field CPA, Chartered Accountant, or CPA eligible or equivalent Minimum 3 years of work experience Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role. Additional Skills/Preferences: 3 or more years of public accounting or SEC reporting preparation experience Solid technical accounting background with extensive knowledge of current US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements Prior experience with SOx 404 and internal controls Strong project management and organizational skills Strong leadership and teamwork Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities Attention to detail Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills Strong critical thinking, problem solving skills, and ability to be innovative and creative Strong business partnering skills with a willingness to push back and challenge when necessary Experience with large, multi-national corporations Passion for continuous improvement High learning agility Additional Information: Position will be located in Indianapolis and may require some flexibility due to business partners being located in different time zones On-site requirements are 3 days per week Some overtime is expected based upon business needs and issues that may arise, especially during quarter and year-end closes Minimal travel required Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form ( https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response. Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $58,500 - $137,500 Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees. WeAreLilly

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