Manager, Technical Accounting & Policy
About The Position
The Manager, Technical Accounting & Policy will execute Versant’s technical accounting strategy, support the development and consistent application of accounting policies, and evaluate complex transactions for proper accounting treatment. Reporting to the VP, Technical Accounting & Policy, the role partners with Controllership, FP&A, Legal, External Reporting, and external auditors to support compliance with U.S. GAAP and SOX requirements. The position also supports implementation of new accounting standards, leads technical research, and serves as a subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders. This hybrid position generally requires working from the Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey office at least three days per week. The role is eligible for company-sponsored benefits and a salary of $90,000–$130,000 per year, with bonus eligibility.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA required.
- At least 4 years of experience in financial accounting, audit, or policy roles, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Understanding of SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP, and SOX compliance requirements.
- Exceptional analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate and influence across multiple levels of the organization.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and transparency.
- Must be willing to work in the Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey office.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a publicly traded company or a Big 4 accounting firm.
Responsibilities
- Lead accounting analysis and documentation for complex and non-recurring transactions, including business combinations, divestitures, leases, impairments, and restructuring activities.
- Prepare and maintain technical accounting memoranda supporting management’s conclusions under U.S. GAAP, in partnership with external auditors.
- Provide technical guidance to Controllership, FP&A, and business unit finance teams, translating accounting guidance into operational execution.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on revenue recognition, leases, equity, and long-lived asset accounting.
- Monitor and interpret emerging accounting pronouncements, assess their relevance, and coordinate implementation readiness with relevant teams.
- Support preparation and review of footnote disclosures and MD&A sections affected by technical topics, in collaboration with External Reporting.
- Assist with SOX control documentation related to technical accounting conclusions and maintain audit readiness for key estimates and judgments.
- Help develop and roll out training materials and tools for control owners and process teams on SOX expectations and documentation standards.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives to reduce risk and enhance audit readiness.
- Support onboarding of new process owners and business areas into the SOX framework and advise on control design for new or evolving operations.
- Coordinate with the VP of Technical Accounting & Policy and external auditors on comments, walkthroughs, and audit deliverables.
- Present technical updates and accounting considerations to Controllership leadership to support knowledge sharing and policy alignment.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment and daily group classes
- Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials, soup, and salad bars
- Dry cleaning
- Sneak peeks
- Free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken, and Jersey City
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
