Technical Account Manager
About The Position
The Technical Accounting Manager will act as a key technical accounting partner supporting our global business with a focus on US GAAP for complex transactions within the company's captive finance subsidiary. This role involves leading the end-to-end Accounting Review of Legal Documents (ARLD) process, ensuring thorough review and assessment of accounting and reporting implications, while maintaining strong governance and compliance with US GAAP and SEC requirements. Assignments and work require in-depth knowledge of US GAAP, accounting policies, and practices. The role also includes maintaining records of the organization's financial activity in accordance with GAAP, organizational standards, and in compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, as well as preparing and/or reviewing financial statements, footnote disclosures, and MD&A for inclusion in SEC filings.
Requirements
- Accuracy and Attention to Detail.
- Demonstrated ability to accurately analyze complex transactions and apply relevant US GAAP to support financial reporting and related disclosures.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, research US GAAP technical accounting topics and prepare accounting research memos.
- Strong presence and ability to build trust through effective communication.
- Demonstrated ability to lead business partners through the accounting implications of complex transactions.
- Thorough knowledge of US GAAP and broad understanding of accounting and business processes and systems.
- Demonstrated proficiency of MS Office 365 tools including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Outlook and Teams is recommended.
- Knowledge of automation and AI tools is a plus.
- Advanced Technical Accounting Expertise – Deep knowledge of complex accounting areas (e.g. CECL, loans and leases, revenue recognition, fair value, consolidations, etc.) with the ability to interpret and apply guidance in a practical business context.
- Proven experience applying US GAAP within corporate or public accounting environments, with solid exposure to financial reporting.
- Bachelor’s in accounting, or a related discipline with significant accounting coursework, underpinning strong technical capability.
- CPA or CMA designation (or international equivalent), demonstrating a high level of technical proficiency and commitment to the profession.
- Background in public accounting, ideally within a Big 4 or similar firm, with exposure to complex audits and financial reporting.
- A minimum of 6 years of exempt accounting experience is recommended.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end Accounting Review of Legal Documents (ARLD) process.
- Ensure thorough review and assessment of accounting and reporting implications.
- Maintain strong governance and compliance with US GAAP and SEC requirements.
- Maintain records of organization's financial activity in accordance with GAAP, organizational standards, and in compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
- Prepare and/or review financial statements, footnote disclosures, and MD&A for inclusion in SEC filings.
- Analyze accounting related to non-standard transactions.
- Implement new US GAAP accounting standards.
- Provide US GAAP technical accounting support to global business partners.
- Provide SEC disclosure support.
- Assist in review of 10Q and 10K financials.
- Provide accounting policy and technical accounting support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
