Senior Technical Accountant

Bridgestone Americas • Nashville, TN

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re currently looking for a Senior Technical Accountant to join our team in Nashville, TN. This role will be responsible for ensuring high‑quality, compliant external financial reporting for a $15B global manufacturing company. This position provides technical accounting expertise, supports quarterly and annual external reporting, and performs accounting research and financial analysis to support complex transactions. This is a HYBRID role, in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at our HQ in downtown Nashville.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and an active CPA License (or equivalent)
• 1–3+ years of experience as a Senior Auditor in public accounting (Big 4 or large multinational firm preferred)
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP or IFRS and public‑company financial reporting requirements
• Advanced analytical, research, and Excel skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Experience supporting multinational or manufacturing environments, with strong cross‑functional collaboration and ability to influence without direct authority
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills, with experience in ERP and reporting tools (e.g., SAP, OneStream, HFM) and familiarity with AI‑enabled audit tools

Responsibilities

• Research, interpret, model, and apply IFRS standards for complex transactions while preparing audit‑ready technical accounting memos and supporting strategic initiatives.
• Support the preparation and review of quarterly and annual external financial reporting and disclosures under IFRS, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Perform analytical reviews of financial results and prepare/review complex journal entries and technical accounting analyses.
• Serve as a liaison to external auditors and collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to address technical accounting matters, support audits, and evaluate the accounting impact of business activities and transactions.
• Maintain and update accounting policies while monitoring new standards to assess impact and support implementation of changes.
• Identify process improvement opportunities in reporting and technical accounting while reviewing team deliverables for accuracy and compliance with IFRS standards.

Benefits

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior