The Technical Accounting Manager will be a core member of our clients Controllership team and will be primarily focused on Technical Accounting matters specifically focused on business combinations and capital market transactions. This role will report to the Director of Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting. The position requires a high level of collaboration working crossfunctionally with M&A Legal Tax Treasury FP&A and external partners. This position also works closely with the Controllership Accounting and Reporting team.
Essential Functions:
- Read and analyze purchase agreements for accounting implications including contingent consideration compensation arrangements working capital etc.
- Research and document complex accounting transactions including M&A equitybased compensation debt and/or equity offerings leases etc.
- Assist in maintaining the companys accounting policy library including running our annual accounting policy refresh project
- Lead the examination and implementation efforts for significant new accounting pronouncements including ongoing communication and collaboration with other stakeholders
- Liaise with the SEC Reporting and Legal departments to provide input for external filings
- Coordinate with external valuation specialists on valuations related to business combinations and equitybased compensation
- Prepare quarterly pro forma disclosures for external reporting
- Contribute to the annual assessments including goodwill impairment and going concern analysis
- Execute key controls over accounting and financial reporting to ensure SOX compliance
- Coordinate with external auditors during the audit and review processes addressing technical accounting issues and providing necessary documentation as required
- Assist with special projects and transactions as assigned
Education/Experience/Skills:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting required Masters degree a plus
- CPA required
- 6 years of professional experience in accounting
- Extensive knowledge of ASC 805 Business Combinations
- Experience with ASC 606 Revenue from Contracts with Customers and ASC 810 Consolidation
- Big 4 accounting advisory or similar experience preferred
- Indepth understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and SEC disclosure and reporting requirements
- Exceptional attention to detail organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fastpaced environment
- Analytical mindset with a strong desire to learn and conduct research
- Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and internal/external partners
Required Experience:
Manager