Company:Marsh CorporateDescription: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.This position is based in New York, NY and is hybrid, with an expectation of working in the office at least three days per week.We will count on you to:SEC Filings & External Reporting ExecutionLead 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 deliveryOversee XBRL/tagging coordination and final production steps (internally or via a platform such as Workiva)Disclosure Controls, Tie-Outs, and Quality AssuranceOwn the SEC reporting control environment, including disclosure controls and procedures (DCP), tie-out controls, and documentation standardsEnsure consistency and traceability between source data (consolidation/internal reporting outputs) and external disclosuresDrive continuous improvement in drafting, review workflows, and version control to elevate quality and reduce cycle timeRegulatory Monitoring, Benchmarking & Continuing ExpertiseMonitor SEC and FASB disclosure developments, assess impact to reporting and disclosure requirements, and translate into clear action plans and timelinesTrack SEC comment letter and peer-filing trends, recommend disclosure and process improvements, and strengthen quality while reducing comment riskBenchmark 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 actionsCross-Functional Partnership & GovernancePartner with Legal and disclosure governance (e.g., Disclosure Committee) to support drafting, review, and approval of filings, including risk factors, legal proceedings, and governance disclosuresCoordinate with Investor Relations on alignment between filings and earnings communications, as neededServe as a primary SEC reporting contact for external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audit procedures related to filings and disclosuresPartnering Model with Accounting Policy & Advisory GroupCoordinate with Accounting Policy & Advisory Group to ensure SEC disclosures appropriately reflect approved technical accounting conclusions, new standards adoption impacts, and required disclosuresTranslate technical accounting outcomes into clear, compliant disclosure language; escalate judgment areas and disclosure implications to the Head of Financial ReportingPeople Leadership & Stakeholder ManagementLead, develop, and mentor SEC reporting team members (as applicable), fostering strong writing, control mindset, and deadline managementBuild effective working relationships with Internal Reporting, Consolidation, Statutory Reporting, Tax, Treasury, and FP&A to ensure smooth information flow into external reportingWhat you need to have:Active CPA License requiredBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldA 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 valuedExpert knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting/disclosure requirementsWhat makes you stand out?Having a master’s degreeA demonstrated ability to manage multiple deliverables under tight deadlines with high accuracy and strong judgmentA strong writing/editing capability for financial statement footnotes and related disclosure narrativesExperience with SEC reporting platforms and tools (e.g., Workiva or similar), large ERP/consolidation environments, and complex corporate structuresPrior experience coordinating audits for SEC filings and managing DCP/tie-out controlsWhy join us?We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact on colleagues, clients and communities.Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit corporate.marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@marsh.com.Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.The applicable base salary range for this role is $138,100 to $276,200.The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.