Manager, Technical Accounting

Arbor Realty Trust•Uniondale, NY

12h•$130,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The Manager, Technical Accounting will be responsible for evaluating changes to accounting standards, researching and concluding on complex transactions, and ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SEC regulations. This role involves close collaboration with external auditors and internal teams, managing key accounting processes, and identifying opportunities for process improvement. The position also requires training team members and ensuring SOX compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience and/or focused in real estate or the mortgage industry
Strong understanding of US GAAP and technical accounting skills
Demonstrated knowledge and experience researching and documenting the accounting treatment of complex transactions and disclosure guidance
Flexibility and willingness to pivot to new priorities in a fast-paced environment
Hands-on professional with excellent judgment, interpersonal skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team
Ability to coordinate projects within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage multiple initiatives
Ability to collaborate at all levels of the organization and across other functional areas
Strong computer skills, with experience leveraging advanced Excel functions, financial systems, automation, and generative AI to organize and analyze data and enhance productivity

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred
Experience in application of ASC 810 – Consolidations and/or ASC 326 – CECL a plus

Responsibilities

Evaluate changes to Accounting Standards Codifications (ASC), SEC regulations and regulatory reporting requirements, and communicate impact on the company’s financial reporting
Analyze, research and conclude on proposed company initiatives and completed transactions, preparing complex memorandums summarizing the impact
Liaise closely with external auditors and counsel on technical accounting and reporting issues, building strong collaborative relationships and open, transparent communication
Manage and review the variable interest entities (consolidations) and current expected credit losses (CECL) processes performed by other departments
Assist in review of SEC reporting requirements and participate in disclosure committee meetings
Lead or assist in review of potential transactions, special projects and other ad-hoc requests
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, documentation standards, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency
Train and review the work of accounting team members
Ensure SOX 404 compliance for areas of responsibility, including periodic updates to process narratives