Manager, Technical Accounting and Reporting

Houlihan Lokey•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Houlihan Lokey serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. Independent advice and intellectual rigor are hallmarks of the firm’s commitment to client success across its advisory services. The firm is the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions for the past two years, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past 10 years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past 11 years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 25 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by LSEG. We are seeking a highly skilled Manager, Technical Accounting and Policies to join our Finance team. This role will report to the Chief Accounting Officer - US and will be responsible for leading technical accounting, maintaining and updating U.S. GAAP accounting policies, supporting the controllership function in areas such as internal reporting, and assisting with major accounting projects and initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting expertise, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to both finance and business stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA license is mandatory.
Minimum 5–7 years of experience in public accounting (Big 4 or similar), with a focus on technical accounting and financial reporting.
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
Strong technical research and documentation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) is a plus
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and work independently with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

Additional industry experience in financial services or broker-dealer environments is a plus but not required
Prior experience working in a corporate accounting or finance role is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Monitor new accounting standards and draft technical accounting memos assessing their impact on the company
Prepare technical accounting analyses and documentation for significant transactions, including acquisitions, debt issuances, and other complex arrangements.
Maintain and update the company’s U.S. GAAP accounting policies.
Provide “plain English” versions that can be shared with key business partners
Support the CAO – US on key controllership tasks, including monthly internal management reporting to provide key insights to senior leadership
Manage the accounting for our global bonus plan and support of other operational accounting controllership areas as needed, such as revenue recognition and lease accounting
Lead accounting workstreams for major initiatives such as acquisitions and capital market transactions
Collaborate with Treasury, Tax, and Legal teams on structuring transactions and assessing accounting implications
Drive process improvements and implement best practices, including adoption of AI in the accounting function
Ensure adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and maintain strong internal controls over technical accounting processes
Support internal and external audit requests related to technical accounting and policy matters