Technical Accounting Manager

Berkeley Research Group•Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Technical Accounting Manager is a key member of the Controller organization, responsible for evaluating and establishing the company’s position on complex accounting matters. This role partners closely with executive leadership, auditors, and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate, compliant, and scalable financial reporting. The position is highly project-driven and offers significant exposure to strategic initiatives, including M&A transactions, policy development, and evolving accounting standards. The position has one direct report, along with access to shared staff resources.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (CPA strongly preferred)
6–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting experience
Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience with complex accounting topics (e.g., equity, leases, M&A)
Demonstrated ability to research, analyze, and resolve unstructured accounting issues
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior stakeholders
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Candidate must be able to submit verification of his/her legal right to work in the U.S., without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Analyze and interpret new and evolving accounting standards, assessing their impact on the organization and leading implementation efforts
Develop and formally document the company’s position on complex technical accounting issues, including preparation of supporting memoranda
Present technical accounting conclusions to senior leadership, external auditors, and other key stakeholders
Serve as the primary accounting lead for mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions
Own and continuously refine the company’s global accounting policies to ensure consistency and compliance with U.S. GAAP
Act as a key internal consultant to cross-functional teams, including Tax, FP&A, and General Ledger, on technical accounting matters
Oversee accounting for complex areas such as stock-based compensation and lease accounting, including related process improvements
Partner with financial reporting teams to ensure accurate and timely issuance of GAAP-compliant financial statements across global entities
Support audit processes by coordinating technical accounting positions and responding to auditor inquiries
Drive process improvements and scalability initiatives within technical accounting and broader controllership functions