Accounting Manager

Asurion•Smyrna, GA

23h

About The Position

The Manager, Corporate Accounting & External Reporting, plays a critical role within the Finance organization by leading key areas of corporate accounting operations and external financial reporting. This role is accountable for overseeing the monthly close and reporting processes related to equity, debt, derivatives, goodwill and intangible assets, and other general corporate accounting areas, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timeliness of financial information. The Manager exercises independent professional judgment in managing complex accounting activities, identifying and resolving issues, and driving consistent, high quality outcomes with minimal oversight. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders and external parties, including auditors, to ensure financial results are accurately captured, clearly communicated, and aligned with US GAAP and regulatory requirements. In addition to technical and reporting responsibilities, the Manager is responsible for achieving results through others by supervising, coaching, and developing staff, establishing strong controls and documentation, and fostering accountability and continuous improvement. The role also contributes to enhancing processes, systems, and efficiencies, while effectively balancing multiple priorities in a fast paced, complex environment and serving as a trusted accounting and reporting resource across the organization. Asurion is a global tech solutions industry leader that creates a work culture where employees are valued, regardless of their level or position. Our products and services help nearly 300 million customers worldwide. The Asurion Way informs our values as colleagues and emphasizes that how we work matters just as much as the work itself. Here’s how we practice the Asurion Way: Customer First We provide our customers with excellent service through empathetic, helpful, and simple interactions. Our first step? To listen. One Team We believe that our success depends on collaborating, staying humble, and embracing diverse viewpoints. Divine Discontent We're not afraid to roll up our sleeves and do more. We start small, scale with success, and tap into our full potential to deliver the best products and services. Act with Integrity We take ownership and pride in the work we do. We build trust-based relationships and do what's right-even when no one is looking. Asurion is an equal opportunity employer. We hire the best available person for the job regardless of marital status, sex, gender orientation, age, religious belief, race, nationality and ethnic origin, color, or disability.

Requirements

Proven track record of academic and professional excellence
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
5 to 10 years of related professional experience
Strong technical accounting and financial reporting skills
Strong knowledge of US GAAP financial statements including preparation of disclosures
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
Exceptional problem solving and time management skills, attention to detail, organized, and results oriented
A self-directed individual with a strong ability to manage ambiguity and who adapts readily and easily to changes in priorities and business conditions
Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
Comfortable working with very sensitive data and able to maintain a high degree of discretion
Professional demeanor and personal integrity beyond reproach
Ability to meet the demands of a rapidly growing, fast paced, complex and entrepreneurial environment
Ability to work with all levels of personnel within the organization, including key personnel within our international regions
Strong relationship building skills and ability to develop trust between the accounting group and the operational and other finance areas of the Company
An individual who takes complete ownership of any project to ensure the successful completion of the project, but also collaborates and brings other “owners” into the project
Ability to hold people accountable without hurting relationships

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree
CPA certification
Experience with Microsoft DAX and/or Onestream

Responsibilities

Manage external financial reporting schedule and coordinate with internal parties and external auditor to ensure deadlines are met
Supervise production of annual consolidated financial statements and captive entity financial statements under US GAAP
Coordinate annual financial statement audits and function as a key contact for external auditor
Supervise production of quarterly debt compliance package, including unaudited US GAAP financial statements and disclosures, key non-GAAP measures, MD&A financial inputs, and ad-hoc fluctuation analysis for key stakeholders
Conduct initial quality reviews of all externally reported financial data
Ensure all closing activity is performed in a timely manner and reporting deadlines are met
Supervise accounting for stock-based compensation, debt, goodwill, intangible assets, and other corporate areas as assigned
Review and approve journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations for assigned areas
Coordinate with the Company’s legal, Compensation, Tax, HR, payroll and other teams to administer the employee stock options program
Maintain data in the Company’s stock options system
Maintain the Company’s equity capitalization table and oversee reporting on equity holdings and stock/options activity
Lead monthly debt accounting and ad-hoc refinancing transaction accounting
Lead quarterly and annual goodwill and intangible asset impairment testing analyses
Lead monthly derivative accounting including ad-hoc monthly analysis as well as being the lead contact to our 3rd party derivative valuation expert and internal treasury team
Conduct research on various technical accounting issues as needed and prepare position papers to support conclusions
Lead staff members and delegate tasks appropriately; coach and develop staff to encourage top performance and job satisfaction
Enhance the documentation of key internal controls and procedures
Identify best practices and create ideas for process improvements or automation, specifically leveraging the Company’s AI tools and resources
Other tasks or projects as directed by management