Technical Accounting Manager

Fiserv•Milwaukee, WI

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Calling all innovators – find your future at Fiserv. We’re Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial institutions, corporations, merchants, and consumers to one another millions of times a day – quickly, reliably, and securely. Any time you swipe your credit card, pay through a mobile app, or withdraw money from the bank, we’re involved. If you want to make an impact on a global scale, come make a difference at Fiserv. Job Title Technical Accounting Manager About your role: As a Technical Accounting Manager, you will serve as a subject matter expert on complex accounting and financial reporting matters, providing technical research and guidance across our global organization, headquartered in Milwaukee, WI. You will partner closely with Corporate and Business Unit Accounting, Finance, Treasury, Legal, and Corporate Development to evaluate transactions and ensure accurate, compliant accounting and financial reporting. Your work will support informed executive decision-making and help maintain the integrity of our external and internal financial statements. What you'll do: Research, interpret, and apply U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) to complex and non-routine transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, debt offerings, derivatives/hedging, segment reporting, cash flows and other financial accounting and reporting matters that may arise. Prepare clear technical accounting memos and position papers that document conclusions, rationale, and supporting guidance for leadership, auditors, and regulators. Provide accounting guidance on revenue recognition, leasing, stock-based compensation, financial instruments, and other significant or unusual transactions. Collaborate with Corporate Development, Treasury, Legal, and business leaders to assess accounting implications of proposed deals and contract structures. Support the preparation and review of external financial reporting, including disclosures related to significant accounting policies, new standards, and complex transactions. Monitor emerging accounting standards, evaluate their impact, and support implementation of new guidance across relevant businesses and functions. Lead and enable the continuous development, maintenance, communication and governance/adherence to accounting policies and practices for the global organization. Partner with accounting and finance teams to design and enhance processes, controls, and documentation related to technical accounting and financial reporting. Assist in responding to auditor requests and regulatory inquiries related to accounting positions and financial statement disclosures. Responsibilities listed are not intended to be all-inclusive and may be modified as necessary.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in technical accounting or financial reporting in public accounting or a corporate controllership function, applying US GAAP in complex transaction environments.
Experience researching accounting guidance and writing technical position papers using relevant accounting literature and frameworks.
Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders (such as Treasury, Legal, Tax, and Corporate Development) to evaluate the accounting impacts of proposed transactions or contractual terms.
Advanced experience using Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPS, pivot tables, macros) and other Microsoft Office tools for financial analysis, documentation, and presentation of accounting conclusions.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Technical accounting or financial reporting in public accounting or a corporate controllership function with a large public corporation, applying US GAAP in complex transaction environment.
Experience with accounting for business combinations, consolidations, and complex legal entity structures.
Experience with external financial reporting for a publicly traded company, including SEC reporting requirements.
Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) and financial consolidation/reporting tools.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or equivalent accounting credential, or equivalent combination of education, related experience and/or military experience.

Responsibilities

Research, interpret, and apply U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) to complex and non-routine transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, debt offerings, derivatives/hedging, segment reporting, cash flows and other financial accounting and reporting matters that may arise.
Prepare clear technical accounting memos and position papers that document conclusions, rationale, and supporting guidance for leadership, auditors, and regulators.
Provide accounting guidance on revenue recognition, leasing, stock-based compensation, financial instruments, and other significant or unusual transactions.
Collaborate with Corporate Development, Treasury, Legal, and business leaders to assess accounting implications of proposed deals and contract structures.
Support the preparation and review of external financial reporting, including disclosures related to significant accounting policies, new standards, and complex transactions.
Monitor emerging accounting standards, evaluate their impact, and support implementation of new guidance across relevant businesses and functions.
Lead and enable the continuous development, maintenance, communication and governance/adherence to accounting policies and practices for the global organization.
Partner with accounting and finance teams to design and enhance processes, controls, and documentation related to technical accounting and financial reporting.
Assist in responding to auditor requests and regulatory inquiries related to accounting positions and financial statement disclosures.

Benefits

Fuel Your Life program to support your physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being.
Paid holidays and generous time away policies.
No-cost mental health support through Employee Assistance Programs.
Living Proof program to recognize your peers’ extra effort with points redeemable for rewards.
Eight Employee Resource Groups to foster a collaborative culture and expand your network.
Unparalleled professional growth with training, development, and internal mobility opportunities.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options available from day one.
Retirement planning and discounted shares with the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Tuition assistance and reimbursement program.
Paid parental, caregiver, and military leave.