Director Technical Accounting

Verizon•Basking Ridge, NJ

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Verizon's Technical Accounting department is seeking an experienced leader to oversee key sub-functions within our organization, driving strategy and participating in overall company policy generation. This role involves leading and managing a diverse team, supporting their professional and career development, and providing guidance on the application of US GAAP to complex and emerging issues. The position requires leading discussions with executive and senior management, developing accounting solutions for unique situations, and providing training on research and documentation. The role also involves liaising with business units and other corporate functions, developing positions for the FASB and SEC, and resolving issues with external auditors. The Director will execute on time-sensitive technical issues and bring them to conclusion.

Requirements

A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance.
Ten or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
Active CPA license.
10+ years’ experience in Accounting/Finance; experience in public accounting firm or large organization with hands-on experience addressing technical accounting and reporting required.

Nice To Haves

Public company and SEC experience highly preferred
Extremely broad-based knowledge and experience with accounting and reporting standards
Experience with interpreting and applying ASC 606, Revenue Recognition highly preferred
Advanced knowledge of SEC practices and procedures
Experience in resolving accounting issues with national offices of Big 4 accounting firms

Responsibilities

Leading and managing a diverse team and support team members’ professional and career development
Providing guidance and develop comprehensive documentation on the appropriate application of US generally accepted accounting principles to complex and emerging issues
Leading discussions with executive and senior management on key issues, resulting impacts and conclusions
Developing appropriate accounting solutions to unique situations where precedents or clear guidance do not exist
Providing training/coaching to professional staff on how to perform thorough research and provide sufficient and appropriate level of documentation to support basis for conclusion
Liaising with partners in business units, other corporate functions and executive management to provide insights into accounting issues, identify implications and offer practical solutions
Engaging with other members of the Accounting Operations, Finance, Tax, and business teams to address issues on a timely basis
Developing positions and opinions to anticipate and resolve accounting and reporting inquiries from the FASB and SEC staffs
Discussing and resolving issues on an one-on-one basis with the Company's external auditor partners and national office staff
Executing on time sensitive technical issues and bring them to conclusion
Lead multidisciplinary projects
Manage project investments
Build strong cross-functional networks with internal and external decision-makers
Formulate accounting applications to complex business issues
Communicate highly technical matters in a manner that is clear and easy to understand by non-technical personnel
Establish policies for your area while leading a team
Operate with high autonomy, exercising independent judgment to navigate complex, diverse initiatives
Manage sub-functional budgets
Set evaluation criteria that deliver measurable results