Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager (Fixed Term)

Shutterstock•New York City, NY

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Reporting &Technical Accounting Manager who will be a true business partner and strategic adviser to senior leaders of our Shutterstock team. The ideal candidate will be a professional with a comprehensive understanding of US GAAP, SEC rules, and a proven track record in complex accounting topics. As a key member of our Finance team, you will play a crucial role in leading and enhancing technical accounting processes and financial reporting. Note - This is a temporary, 6 months fixed-term assignment.

Requirements

7+ years of experience coming from Big 4 or a combination of Big 4 and tech company with focus on technical accounting and financial reporting.
Bachelors degree or equivalent technical accounting and financial reporting experience.
Advanced Excel skills and working knowledge of Workiva are a must.
High aptitude and enthusiasm for complex problem-solving in technical accounting topics.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Workday Financials, Alteryex and Salesforce is a plus.
NY metro location is preferred.
Active CPA license is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the SEC reporting cycle and assist with statutory financial statement preparation and audit coordination with external auditors.
Ownership of key operating and performance indicators (KPI’s), including constant currency calculations, for management and external reporting.
Serve as a key subject matter expert in intricate accounting topics such as revenue recognition, capitalized software, mergers and acquisitions and financial statement presentation.
Take end-to-end ownership of complex accounting projects, demonstrating expertise and leadership in your assigned areas of responsibility.
Analyze technical accounting transactions, present key findings to internal stakeholders, and document accounting white papers, calculations, and journal entries.
Potential to oversee equity accounting and stock-based compensation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
Review and analyze new accounting pronouncements, determining their impact on the company, and assisting with documentation and implementation of new standards.
Build strong relationships with various teams, providing guidance on important and complex accounting topics.
Work on special projects identified by senior management, preparing accounting memos and supporting technical accounting positions as required.