Technical Accounting Senior Manager

Moss Adams LLP•San Francisco, CA

48d

About The Position

At Moss Adams, we champion authenticity. For us, that means fostering a culture of talented people who care-about you, about our clients, and about our communities. Here, you'll work towards our mission of empowering others to embrace opportunity, growing as a leader along the way. Our firm's size, middle-market clients, customized career paths, and supportive culture make this a reality. Join a values-driven firm where you'll have fun while solving complex and interesting business challenges. Introduction to the team We are currently seeking a Technical Accounting Senior Manager to be part of our Business Risk Services (BRS) practice. The Technical Accounting Consulting group (TAC) within BRS assists clients with addressing complex accounting and financial reporting issues. For example, TAC is helping clients implement the new revenue standard (ASC Topic 606) and the new lease standard (ASC Topic 842). We also address other complex issues, such as business combination, consolidation under variable interest entity guidance, debt and equity instruments, and stock-based compensation arrangements. Most importantly the BRS group is a fun, close-knit group that is rapidly growing, with ample room from growth and career development. Individuals who thrive at Moss Adams exhibit the following success skills - Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Executive Presence, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity, and Results Focus.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field required; Master's degree preferred
CPA, CIA, CISA and/or similar certification required. If not certified, must meet educational requirements to obtain license upon hire in state of employment
7 years of experience in public accounting or providing complex technical accounting advice with a public accounting or consulting firm required
Strong current knowledge in US GAAP, IFRS, SEC financial reporting, bankruptcies, business combinations and consolidations, divestures, financial instruments, detailed revenue analysis and revenue recognition, foreign currency, spin-offs, carve-outs, IPOs, debt offerings and other acquisition filings
Prior experience working with valuation experts to assess the impact and reporting of valuation events
Prior experience writing accounting position papers
Strong interest in technical accounting research with a desire to learn and become a technical accounting expert
Strong executive presence and experience working with executive level clients
Ability to work as part of a team for larger engagements
Ability to travel up to 30%

Responsibilities

Manage multiple concurrent engagements within the Technical Accounting Consulting (TAC) practice to provide technical accounting and financial or business advisory guidance to clients
Demonstrate intermediate to advanced knowledge of complex accounting concepts
Collaborate directly with firm specialists/subject matter experts on complex accounting matters
Assist in the preparation of technical memos and other client deliverables
Supervise Audit Seniors and Supervisors on engagement teams
Oversee engagement economics and manage appropriate resources for efficient engagement models
Anticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues as they arise; identify performance improvement opportunities
Develop others within the TAC practice through mentoring, training and advising on career development or participating in other Firm initiatives
Provide conversion services around financial reporting to GAAP or IFRS

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