A well established, public company currently looking for a Technical Accounting Manager. Great combination of technical, M&A and project work.
As a Technical Accounting Manager this role's responsibilities include the research and communication of technical accounting issues and navigation of new business initiatives, and their corresponding accounting implications. The incumbent will be responsible for understanding the finer details of proposed or executed transactions through review of available contracts and agreements and collaboration with key cross-functional business partners including our US and
international accounting teams. You will leverage your experience researching relevant
accounting guidance to identify key accounting issues and to recommend accounting and
disclosure requirements for complex non-routine transactions. The role will require your
ability to communicate concisely and effectively and be able to inform all key stakeholders
in the organization of the accounting and business implications of transactions,
particularly those with limited or no accounting background.
Essential Functions & Accountabilities:
• Oversee technical accounting matters, including carrying out research and documentation for a variety of complex and non-standard contracts and/or transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, debt offerings, derivatives, adoption of new standards, and general corporate accounting matters
• Interpret U.S. GAAP accounting standards and SEC guidance to determine the accounting and financial reporting treatment for new, material, and/or complex, unusual transactions or agreements and partner with key cross-functional business partners including our US and international accounting teams, senior management, internal and external auditors
• Prepare and or review technical accounting memorandums for significant or new transactions
• Active role in updating/implementing accounting policies and procedures to respond to changes within the Company, evolving industry standards, SEC/GAAP regulations, SOX 404 requirements, best practices and drive changes in those areas
• Monitor, understand and provide interpretation of new and proposed accounting pronouncements including areas related to accounting for revenue recognition and assist key stakeholders in assessing financial, operational and reporting implications.
• Assist in the preparation of periodic forms filed with the SEC (Forms 10-Q, 10-K and 8-K)
• Work with internal partners on initiatives to improve the organization including (but not limited to) new processes, procedures or system enhancements
• Assist with ad hoc projects and prepare responses to various requests for information
• Responsible for 404 compliance for direct areas of responsibility and support overall 404 compliance
• Other duties as assigned which may require up to 20% of time working outside your daily roles.
Experience:
• Minimum of 6+ years of progressive responsibilities mix of audit and public company experience preferred
• Experience working through ambiguity to communicate clear accounting positions and operational solutions required
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in researching and documenting new
accounting guidance and the accounting treatment of issues
• Comprehensive and current understanding of US GAAP, including recently issued
accounting pronouncements and SEC reporting principles and regulations
• Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley and internal control frameworks
• Exceptional communication skills, including technical report writing and the ability
to effectively present information to various levels of an organization
• Excellent interpersonal and project management skills with ability to work effectively with multiple functional areas and collaborate with people with a diverse set of talents and perspectives
• Highly proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Proactive problem solver, presents problems and recommendations simultaneously
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines
• Ability in exercising sound judgment and working independently with minimal supervision and/or guidance
Education:
• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required; higher degrees are preferred
• CPA required