Financial Reporting & Accounting Policy Manager

Choice Hotels • North Bethesda, MD

1d • $115,000 - $132,000

About The Position

Choice Hotels is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join its Financial Reporting and Accounting Policy team. This role serves as a critical advisor to senior business leaders, providing guidance on complex transactions and ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SEC requirements. Acting as a bridge between technical accounting, operational teams, and external auditors, this position drives clarity and consistency in financial reporting. The ideal candidate excels at simplifying complex accounting issues, fostering collaboration across departments, and delivering accurate, timely SEC filings. This role oversees technical accounting research, policy development, and process improvements to support the Company’s strategic objectives.

Requirements

• Requires minimum 3-7 years of relevant experience, including previous or current public accounting experience.
• Experience researching and implementing US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations.
• Experience or familiarity in the following areas required: ASC 606 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers ASC 842 – Leases ASC 810 - Consolidation ASC 350 – Intangibles (Goodwill & Other) ASC 805 - Business Combinations ASC 718 – Stock Compensation ASC 326 – Financial Instruments – Credit Losses ASC 323 – Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures
• Must be detail oriented and have the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Must have strong project management skills and be able to drive workstreams to completion.
• Must be self-motivated and inquisitive with a drive to continuously improve communication, processes, and systems.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills and be able to delegate and manage effectively.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related financial discipline.
• CPA license required.

Responsibilities

• Accounting Policy Work with senior management and the external auditors to complete GAAP analysis of complex transactions and technical accounting matters. Document conclusions within an accounting position paper and assist in communication with business partners across the Company.
• Perform research into proposed transactions and work with operations and corporate development to assess possible scenarios and financial outcomes.
• Support technical accounting analyses for recurring areas such as capitalized software, impairments, joint ventures, receivables, revenue, acquisitions, and dispositions.
• Perform research of new accounting standards and assist in development and execution of project implementation plan.
• Assist in aligning operational management with technical accounting requirements, including recently adopted accounting standards.
• Continually assess and improve existing accounting policy documentation.
• Identify areas of inefficiencies and lead process improvement efforts.
• Build relationships with peers and leaders throughout the organization to cultivate an environment where employees respect and adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Financial Reporting Assist in drafting quarterly financial statements, annual financial statements, and current reports to be filed with the SEC in accordance with US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations.
• Continuously improve the financial statements and current reports by implementing process enhancements.
• Assist in proposing adjustments to the presentation of SEC filings based on research of literature, implementation materials, and industry filings, and discussion with external auditors.
• Prepare, compile, and present statement of cash flows.
• Lead the implementation of internal control and process improvements based on industry best practices, changing business conditions, and new accounting and financial reporting guidance or requirements.
• Interface with external auditors and support the planning and coordination of the financial reporting components of the external audit.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Leave and paid time-off for holidays, vacation, personal, family, volunteer, sick, jury duty, bereavement, military, and religious observance
• Financial benefits for retirement and health savings
• Employee recognition programs
• Discounts at Choice hotels worldwide

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees