Accounting Policy Manager

Advisor Group•Scottsdale, AZ

2d•$115,000 - $134,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This key position on the Corporate Controller team, which will report to the Director of Accounting Policy, will lead the Company’s shareholder support function and provide accounting policy support. The shareholder support component of the role will involve regular collaboration with the Chief Accounting Officer, Legal Department, outside counsel, and our majority owner. The accounting policy component of the role requires strong technical research and writing skills. This position will also assist with other special projects as needed, including but not limited to M&A.

Requirements

Past shareholder support experience is not required; however, the candidate should have a strong desire to gain this experience
Minimum of 6 years progressive experience with accounting, including technical accounting research and SEC reporting
Knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting rules and regulations and their application with their application to the wealth management industry and with M&A transactions preferred
Strong attention to detail, technical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, including the ability to interact directly with shareholders and technical memo writing
Demonstrated experience with effectively managing projects to a timely conclusion
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
SEC experience required

Nice To Haves

Additional FINRA and Finance Certifications

Responsibilities

Manage the Company’s shareholder support function working closely with the Director of Accounting Policy, Chief Accounting Officer, Legal Department, outside counsel, and our majority owner
Maintain the shareholder capitalization table
Research and answer shareholder questions, collaborating with the legal department as needed
Perform periodic shareholder unit reconciliations with the Company’s outside recordkeeper and trust company
Partner with legal to support additional equity offerings, typically associated with business acquisitions
Monitor standard-setting developments under GAAP and SEC regulations
Timely identify impacts with respect to the Company’s implementation of new accounting standards and prepare roadmaps and tracking to ensure timely implementation.
Analyze accounting and financial reporting considerations for complex accounting topics, including assisting the Director of Accounting Policy with educating senior management on the potential accounting or reporting impacts of alternative transaction structures.
Develop collaborative working relationships with key finance, legal, and other business leaders
Assist with the organization of presentations to provide technical training on various standard-setting developments
Complete accounting analyses, including but not limited to M&A transactions, to determine the accounting impact of transactions,
Draft technical memorandums which document the Company’s accounting analysis and conclusions in a clear, logical, and comprehensive manner, including the related coordination with the external auditor
Assist the External Reporting team with audited financial statement reviews
Provide direct support on other special projects, including but not limited to those associated with M&A activities, as assigned.