Senior Lead Technical & Policy Accountant

Qnity Electronics•Wimington, DE

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Qnity is seeking a Senior Lead Technical & Policy Accountant to join its corporate team in Wilmington, Delaware. This role supports accounting policy and technical accounting across the company, including implementation of new accounting and financial reporting requirements, guidance on complex transactions, and development of policies and procedures that support U.S. GAAP-compliant external financial statements and consistent internal management reporting. The position works with business teams, global Controllership, independent public accountants, auditors, and other cross-functional stakeholders on accounting, disclosure, and internal control matters. This is a hybrid role based in Wilmington, DE, requiring on-site presence at least three days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
CPA required.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
At least 6 years of relevant experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Self-directed, accountable, and able to work independently.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively across teams and interact with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Ability to be on-site in Wilmington, DE at least three days per week.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred.
Knowledge of IFRS is a plus.
Experience ideally includes Big Four and/or industry work in an accounting policy or technical accounting role.

Responsibilities

Assist in leading implementation of new accounting and financial reporting requirements.
Serve as a technical accounting resource for major business unit and corporate initiatives.
Identify and lead process improvement opportunities to enhance functional productivity.
Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure external financial statements comply with U.S. GAAP and internal management reporting follows established policies and procedures.
Serve as a key point of contact for technical accounting and disclosure matters, including SEC guidance and FASB standards.
Coordinate implementation efforts for new accounting standards and participate in reviewing proposed standards.
Provide technical accounting guidance to business teams on complex transactions.
Partner with global Controllership and independent public accountants on accounting policy matters.
Support compliance with the company’s internal controls framework and address internal control matters with internal and external audit teams.
Coordinate audit requests and compliance requirements with external auditors, Internal Audit, and other stakeholders.
Work cross-functionally with Consolidations, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Business Finance, Internal Audit, and other teams.
Provide technical accounting guidance on pension accounting, acquisitions and divestitures, leases, revenue recognition, segment realignments, and other complex accounting and disclosure matters.