Manager, Corporate Technical Accounting

Stanley Black & Decker • New Britain, CT

2d • Remote

About The Position

As a Manager, Corporate Technical Accounting, you’ll be part of our Accounting team working as a remote employee. The ideal candidate will be a CPA with recent U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting experience, either with a Big 4 firm, or a mix of public accounting and industry experience. You’ll get to: Work closely with cross-functional teams and provide technical accounting guidance to corporate functions (e.g. Treasury, Tax, Controllership) and business units Responsibility for certain accounting areas such as pension, revenue recognition, leases, financial instruments, and stock compensation. Support quarterly close and reporting processes, including ownership of certain SEC disclosure areas and footnotes Prepare technical accounting position papers, policies and procedures to support accounting conclusions and ensure accurate financial reporting Identify ways to promote efficiencies within the technical accounting process to create a best practices environment Maintain knowledge of current and proposed FASB and SEC reporting pronouncements to assess their impact and ensure successful implementation and disclosures in the Company’s accounting and reporting processes Supervise, mentor and develop assigned staff Lead or participate in special projects and initiatives, as necessary

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA certification required
• 6 years of progressive experience in public accounting and/or corporate accounting roles, with a focus on technical accounting for large public manufacturing companies.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and experience with IFRS is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience with technical accounting research and writing technical memos.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with cross-functional teams and provide technical accounting guidance to corporate functions (e.g. Treasury, Tax, Controllership) and business units
• Responsibility for certain accounting areas such as pension, revenue recognition, leases, financial instruments, and stock compensation.
• Support quarterly close and reporting processes, including ownership of certain SEC disclosure areas and footnotes
• Prepare technical accounting position papers, policies and procedures to support accounting conclusions and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Identify ways to promote efficiencies within the technical accounting process to create a best practices environment
• Maintain knowledge of current and proposed FASB and SEC reporting pronouncements to assess their impact and ensure successful implementation and disclosures in the Company’s accounting and reporting processes
• Supervise, mentor and develop assigned staff
• Lead or participate in special projects and initiatives, as necessary

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager