Our client, a rapidly growing company, is seeking a Technical Accounting Manager to join their dynamic accounting and financial reporting team. This is a highly visible and impactful role, ideal for a self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments and brings deep expertise in technical accounting, complex transactions, and US GAAP.
If you're looking to make a significant contribution to a high-performing team while working on exciting and challenging financial reporting issues, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research, evaluate, and document the US GAAP and SEC reporting implications of complex transactions, including leases, revenue recognition, financings, derivatives, and business combinations.
- Partner cross-functionally to support the technical implementation of new agreements and initiatives.
- Review lease contracts and apply appropriate accounting treatment under ASC 842.
- Lead technical accounting matters for business combinations, divestitures, impairments, and other complex transactions in coordination with valuation experts and auditors.
- Play a key role in the adoption of new accounting standards, developing accounting policies, and implementing best practices across the company.
- Draft or update accounting policies, create white papers, and prepare internal training materials to support accurate and compliant financial reporting.
- Serve as a primary point of contact with external auditors on technical accounting matters.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting; CPA required
- Minimum of 5+ years of accounting experience, including technical accounting. Big 4 public accounting experience or accounting advisory experience preferred.
- Deep knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting, and technical accounting guidance.
- Strong experience with lease accounting, revenue recognition, debt, fixed assets, and business combinations.
- Proven ability to assess the accounting impact of complex transactions and communicate findings clearly and concisely.
- Exceptional research, writing, and presentation skills for preparing technical memos and internal documentation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams.
- Experience with Workiva is a strong plus.
- Highly organized, action-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- A collaborative and humble professional who brings both confidence and enthusiasm to their work.