Senior Manager, Technical Accounting and Reporting

Cohen & Co•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

This role is for a technical accounting expert who is ready to take their expertise to the next level with public and pre-IPO companies. At Cohen & Co, the focus is on a people-first culture and professional growth, offering the opportunity to work directly with clients on meaningful, high-impact engagements. As a Director on the Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting team, the individual will lead technical accounting consultations, SEC filings, and internal controls programs for public and pre-IPO clients, managing complex transactions and compliance requirements with precision and rigor. This role provides exposure to complex client structures, the chance to offer strategic insights, and the opportunity to grow one's career within a collaborative, learning-focused environment where contributions make a real impact.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Active CPA license
Extensive experience in public accounting, technical accounting advisory, or corporate financial reporting for public or pre-IPO companies.
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and registration statements.
Demonstrated experience leading SOX 404 compliance programs and internal controls frameworks aligned with COSO principles.
Strong technical writing, project management, and client relationship skills.

Nice To Haves

Big Four or national firm experience.
Experience supporting IPO readiness and transaction-related reporting.
Exposure to tax equity partnerships and energy credit accounting.
Experience mentoring managers and senior staff.

Responsibilities

Lead technical accounting consultations on complex transactions, including business combinations (ASC 805), revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), debt and equity transactions, impairments and restructurings, consolidations and variable interest entities, and tax equity partnerships and energy credits.
Research accounting issues and draft comprehensive technical accounting memoranda.
Provide accounting policy development and implementation support.
Advise management teams on the impact of new accounting standards and emerging regulatory guidance.
Review and approve technical accounting analyses prepared by managers and staff.
Lead the preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q, Form 8-K, registration statements (S-1 and S-4), and proxy statements.
Review financial statements, footnote disclosures, and Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A).
Advise clients on SEC disclosure requirements and reporting best practices.
Support IPO readiness, public company compliance initiatives, and transaction-related reporting requirements.
Coordinate filing timelines and work directly with executive management, legal counsel, and external auditors.
Lead SOX 404 compliance programs for public and pre-IPO companies.
Assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
Develop and enhance internal control frameworks aligned with COSO principles.
Perform controls risk assessments, walkthroughs, control testing, and remediation planning.
Assist clients with disclosure controls and procedures.
Evaluate control deficiencies and advise management on remediation strategies.
Support internal audit and audit readiness initiatives.
Serve as the primary client contact on engagements.
Develop trusted relationships with CFOs, Controllers, Chief Accounting Officers, Private Equity sponsors, and executive leadership.
Identify opportunities to expand service offerings and provide additional value to clients.
Manage engagement economics, budgets, staffing, and timelines.
Lead and mentor managers, senior associates, and staff.
Review deliverables and ensure technical excellence.
Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback.
Participate in practice development, recruiting, and thought leadership initiatives.
Contribute to the growth of the firm's technical accounting and financial reporting capabilities.