Technical Accountant

Waratah Recruitment Partners•Austin, TX

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Technical Accountant is responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of the company's financial reporting as it scales. Operating in a complex environment that includes capital-intensive infrastructure and data centre operations, this role applies accounting standards to real-world business scenarios. The objective is to establish and maintain robust accounting treatments across key areas such as revenue recognition, capitalisation of assets, leases, and financial reporting, ensuring the business always remains audit-ready and compliant. This role acts as a key advisor to finance and leadership, translating technical accounting requirements into practical, scalable solutions that support growth. By developing clear accounting policies, strengthening controls, and partnering with commercial and operational teams, the Technical Accountant reduces financial risk and enables confident decision-making. Ultimately, the role ensures the organisation's financial foundations are strong, transparent, and capable of supporting continued expansion.

Requirements

Strong technical accounting knowledge
High attention to detail and accuracy
Analytical thinking with the ability to interpret complex standards
Ability to translate technical accounting into practical business outcomes
Strong written communication skills (e.g. technical papers, policies)
Stakeholder engagement across finance and non-finance teams
Proactive problem-solving and critical thinking
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
High level of ownership and accountability
Collaborative approach with a focus on continuous improvement
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with CA/CPA qualification (or near completion) required
4–8 years' experience in technical accounting, ideally from a Big 4 or mid-tier firm, or a technical role within a complex organisation

Responsibilities

Own revenue recognition policies, particularly for SaaS and usage-based models
Determine appropriate accounting treatment for capital expenditure (e.g. GPU infrastructure, data centres)
Prepare and review technical accounting papers for complex transactions
Support month-end and year-end close with technical accounting inputs and adjustments
Lead audit readiness and act as a key contact for external auditors
Develop, document, and maintain accounting policies and procedures
Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with financial reporting standards
Partner with finance, commercial, and operations teams to provide accounting guidance on new initiatives
Assess accounting implications of new products, commercial models, and contracts prior to launch to ensure compliant treatment from day one
Support system and process improvements within finance (e.g. ERP, billing systems) to ensure accurate accounting and scalability
Monitor changes to accounting standards and proactively implement updates to policies, ensuring ongoing compliance
Leading and supervising direct reports, ensuring work is completed to the required standard, deadlines are met, and team members are supported in their development.