Director, Technical Accounting

R/GA Careers Page•New York, NY

2d•$160,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

R/GA is entering a new chapter of inorganic growth under private equity ownership. With the recent acquisition of Addition and a pipeline of future targets, we are looking for a Director, Technical Accounting to anchor our M&A financial integration. This role will be the technical architect behind our Buy & Build strategy. You will lead the purchase price accounting for the Addition deal, standardize the accounting integration playbook for future acquisitions and ensure our standalone financial statements are audit-ready. As a key strategic partner to the Executive Director, Global Controller, this role plays a pivotal leadership position in advancing global finance initiatives, strengthening our accounting infrastructure, and ensuring rigor and consistency across regions. This role will work alongside a dedicated Treasury Manager who will be responsible for daily cash management, allowing you to focus purely on technical accounting, M&A and reporting integrity. This is a high-impact role designed for a seasoned accounting leader who enjoys operating at both the strategic and executional levels. You’ll lead the accounting perspective on sophisticated transactions, guide global integrations and system enhancements, and influence how accounting standards are operationalized across the organization.

Requirements

10-12+ years of experience, with a specific focus on M&A / Transaction Services (either in Big 4 Transaction Advisory or in-house at an inquisitive company)
CPA Certification + Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Experience physically integrating a newly acquired company’s trial balance into a parent company’s ledger
Deep expertise in ASC 805 (Business Combinations) and ASC 350 (Intangibles/Goodwill). You must have physically prepared or audited a Purchase Price Allocation before
Advanced expertise in the U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606, ASC 842, business combinations, and complex financial instruments
Proven experience leading in-house M&A accounting activities, from pre-deal assessments through post-acquisition integration
NetSuite experience required; familiarity with SAP, Hyperion, or similar ERP systems strongly preferred
Experience operating in global, multi-entity, multi-currency environments (US, LATAM, EMEA, APAC)
Track record of leading complex accounting initiatives such as system implementations, integrations, or global process redesigns
Strong ability to translate accounting standards into scalable systems and operational workflows
Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) and skilled in Google Workspace, with strong analytical and modeling capabilities
Clear, confident communicator with the ability to influence across functions and seniority levels
High standards for accuracy, rigor, and professional judgment in audit and financial decision-making

Nice To Haves

You have experience within the advertising or professional services industry with an understanding of how people-based businesses are valued and integrated versus product companies
You have familiarity with the speed and EBITDA-focus of a PE-backed portfolio company

Responsibilities

Lead technical accounting for complex non routine transactions ensuring compliance with US GAAP and preparing clear audit ready documentation
Own acquisition accounting under ASC 805 including purchase price accounting valuation of intangible assets and goodwill contingent consideration and post close accounting for current and future acquisitions
Partner with executive leadership and investors on M&A activity supporting due diligence identifying accounting risks and advising on deal structure and financial implications
Oversee opening balance sheets and post acquisition integration ensuring acquired entities are aligned with company accounting policies and integrated into close and reporting processes
Serve as the technical accounting authority developing and harmonizing accounting policies particularly revenue recognition ASC 606 across a growing multi entity organization
Prepare technical accounting memos and analyses related to complex areas such as equity based compensation debt arrangements impairments and emerging accounting guidance
Lead consolidation and external reporting for a multi entity structure ensuring accurate intercompany eliminations and scalable reporting processes
Act as the primary liaison to external auditors leading audit planning and execution and defending key accounting judgments
Support lender and investor reporting ensuring compliance with credit agreements and acquisition related reporting requirements
Drive finance integration for acquired businesses including ERP alignment general ledger migration and adoption of time tracking and project accounting systems
Identify and lead accounting process and system improvements to enhance efficiency controls and scalability
Collaborate with global finance leaders supporting consistent accounting practices and strong internal controls across regions
Advise senior finance leadership on accounting strategy audit readiness and high priority finance initiatives