Director, Technical Accounting

Keurig Dr Pepper•Frisco, TX

12h•$155,500 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Technical Accounting will report to the Vice President of Accounting and will be a member of the Controller Leadership Team. This individual will be responsible for supporting the future BevCo’s accounting and finance organization to help ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS and the Company’s accounting policies. This person will work closely with members of accounting, finance and other commercial partners on various technical accounting matters, including proposed structuring, to ensure transactions are appropriately recorded within the Company’s financial statements. This position is based at our HQ in Frisco, TX and will have a hybrid schedule (3 days in the office and 2 days work from home on a weekly basis) based on company policy.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Business with a concentration in Accounting
Active CPA required
10+ years of experience is required
Substantial experience in and working knowledge of authoritative U.S. GAAP and IFRS technical accounting research and application. Subject matter expertise will include derivatives, business combinations, investments and financing structures
Must be able to make judgment calls regarding the resolution of issues
Strong communication skills (both written and oral) with an executive presence to interact with senior finance leaders
Hands on mentality and approach – lead by doing; become an integral part of the team
Change management – able to manage changes in job responsibilities as they arise and execute
Flexible and adaptable approach to challenges

Nice To Haves

Preferably at least 8+ years of experience with a Big 4 public accounting firm and additional 4+ years of a large accelerated SEC filer/Fortune 500 company
Exposure to consumer products a plus.

Responsibilities

Researching, documenting, and resolving technical accounting issues facing the business in accordance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS
Performing contract reviews to ensure compliance with the accounting standards and corporate policies
Consider implication of new accounting pronouncements on the Company’s current accounting policies
Monitoring and communicating relevant information regarding new and emerging accounting standards; and assistance in implementing new standards as appropriate
Periodic training to update the Company’s finance and accounting teams on new and emerging accounting standards
Provide support to External Reporting team as necessary on a quarterly basis for SEC reporting and annually for statutory reporting in foreign jurisdictions
Ownership of the goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset annual impairment process and quarterly triggering event review
Support the non-GAAP governance process, which involves interaction with senior finance leadership
Collaborate with the Company’s external auditors on technical accounting topics, new accounting pronouncements, and their respective impact and application
Work closely with finance, legal and operational teams to address accounting-related issues and provide technical expertise on transactions, contracts and other business initiatives
Partner with commercial and procurement teams to provide technical support during contract negotiations on how best to structure agreements for the optimal accounting position for the Company
Assist management with merger and acquisition (M&A) activities (including valuation, purchase price accounting and related documentation of such transactions)
Be an active participant on ad hoc special projects as directed by accounting and finance management
Clearly communicate technical accounting decisions and ensure proper recording within the Company's general ledger
Provide ongoing guidance and support to team members, ensuring high performance and a focus on organizational objectives.
Ensure high performance results of your team by: Fostering a culture of trust and wellbeing that prioritizes the team and values employee contributions Driving a shared vision with clear goals and accountability, supported by regular conversations to maximize talent Embracing diverse perspectives to foster innovation, learning from both successes and failures Establishing a safe environment where team members are motivated, heard, and aligned with clear expectations