Dir Technical Accounting - 90412926 - Washington
About The Position
This role is being created to support a multi-year transformational project at Amtrak, as support for normal department operations. As this position is tied to that project work, continuation of work after completion of the project would depend on business needs at that time. The Job Summary describes the role as serving as the Company’s internal technical accounting expert and leader of the function, providing guidance on complex and non-routine transactions. This role oversees the implementation of new accounting standards, manages the Senior Manager of Technical Accounting, and ensures consistent application of accounting policies. It also partners with cross-functional and senior leadership on accounting implications of strategic initiatives and leads support for the annual audit, including documentation and communication of key accounting conclusions to external auditors.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting
- CPA
- 5+ years of technical accounting experience
- Advanced technical accounting expertise (U.S. GAAP), including strong research, interpretation, and documentation skills
- Strong communication skills to clearly explain complex accounting concepts to non-finance stakeholders and external auditors
- Judgment and problem-solving ability to analyze complex, non-routine transactions and develop defensible accounting conclusions
- Project management capability to lead accounting standard implementations and manage multiple priorities effectively
- Collaboration and business partnering skills to work cross-functionally with legal, FP&A, Treasury and operations, etc.
- Attention to detail and strong analytical skills to ensure accuracy and consistency in accounting policies and reporting
- Experience working with external auditors and supporting financial statement audits
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in accounting.
- 5 years’ public accounting experience.
- Experience writing technical accounting memos.
Responsibilities
- Provide authoritative technical accounting guidance on complex, non-routine transactions and emerging business matters
- Lead the evaluation, interpretation, and implementation of new accounting standards across the organization
- Oversee and develop the technical accounting function, including management of the Senior Manager of Technical Accounting
- Partner with cross-functional teams and senior leadership on accounting implications of strategic initiatives and transaction
- Coordination with external auditors, including supporting the annual audit and documenting key accounting conclusions
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401K with Employer Match
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Wellness Programs
- Railroad Retirement Benefits
- Paid Caregiving Days and Backup Care
- Health Savings Account
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Fertility and Family Building Benefits
- No-cost Personal Health Advocate
- Student Loan Assistance
- Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance
- Medical Plan Opt-out Credit
- Tuition and Education Reimbursement
- Paid Family Leave
- Life Insurance
- Rail Pass Privileges
- Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions
- Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
