Technical Accounting Director

Aston Carter•Stamford, CT

1d•$68 - $82•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Accounting Director to lead our financial reporting and analysis efforts. You will be responsible for preparing and analyzing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for various stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP standards. Your expertise will be essential in supporting strategic projects and acquisitions, driving process improvements, and maintaining internal controls.

Requirements

10+ years of Technical Accounting & External Reporting Experience.
Experience with financial reporting including 10 Q, 10 K, 8 K, S 1, S 4, Super 8 K.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting field is required.
CPA certification is preferred.
Experience in corporate, multi-entity environments.

Nice To Haves

Big 4 experience and audit background.
Experience drafting financial statements, MD&A experience is a plus.
Experience writing technical accounting memos.
Experience with a variety of technical accounting areas (e.g., equity method accounting, stock comp, leases, revenue).
Experience writing Policies and Standard Operating Procedures and ensuring compliance.
Experience documenting processes and maintaining internal controls.
Sarbanes-Oxley experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, external lenders, and the board of directors.
Analyze financial reports pre-close and post-close to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes.
Prepare consolidated financial statements, including related footnotes in accordance with US GAAP.
Analyze, conclude and document technical accounting areas, including implementing new accounting pronouncements and ensure monthly accounting is in accordance with technical accounting determination.
Prepare, review, and approve various journal entries and account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and adherence to internal controls and assist in resolving any discrepancies timely.
Support acquisitions, including purchase accounting, valuation, opening balance sheet, net working capital, and allocation reporting.
Identify and implement process improvements.
Support the Chief Accounting Officer on strategic projects and perform ad hoc projects and analysis.
Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems.