Technical Accounting Manager

Gravie•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

We are seeking a Technical Accounting Manager to join our Finance & Accounting team. In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert on complex accounting matters, ensuring the company's financial reporting complies with U.S. GAAP. You'll research technical accounting issues, draft position papers, and partner cross-functionally to support new transactions, business initiatives, and process improvements. This role is an opportunity to provide guidance and oversight on technical matters across the accounting team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) and/or technical accounting experience in industry
Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), equity (ASC 480, ASC 815), and debt (ASC 470, ASC 815, ASC 825)
Excellent research, analytical, and written communication skills; ability to translate complex accounting guidance into clear, practical recommendations
Experience preparing technical memos and supporting audit requests
Comfortable working cross-functionally and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience with disclosure/reporting tools

Nice To Haves

CPA license
Experience in a pre-IPO company environment
Experience in health insurance environment
Exposure to internal controls / SOX readiness
Experience with Claude
Proficiency with Netsuite accounting software

Responsibilities

Research and document the company's accounting positions on complex or non-routine transactions (e.g., revenue recognition, equity transactions, debt/equity financing arrangements, consolidation)
Draft clear, well-supported technical accounting memos and position papers for management and external auditors
Monitor emerging accounting standards (FASB updates, ASUs) and assess their impact on the company; lead implementation efforts for new standards
Partner with FP&A, Legal, Treasury, Accounting, and business teams to evaluate the accounting implications of new deals, contracts, and business initiatives
Support the month-end and quarter-end close process for areas involving technical accounting judgment
Assist the senior accountant & accountant with preparation of the monthly cash flow statement and debt covenant reporting
Prepare annual impairment analyses on goodwill, intangible assets, ROU assets, and internal-use capitalized software
Assist in the preparation of financial statement disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Partner with the senior manager of equity administration to prepare stock compensation and equity related schedules and disclosures
Coordinate with external valuation specialists on valuations as needed
Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors on technical accounting matters
Design, document, and maintain accounting policies
Assist with development of internal control framework
Assist the Chief Accounting Officer with annual insurance policies renewals
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and documentation
Provide guidance and informal mentorship to other members of the accounting team on technical matters