Technical Accounting Senior Manager
About The Position
The Technical Accounting Senior Manager leads the evaluation and resolution of complex accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory matters across the organization. The role advises Finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders on significant transactions, strategic initiatives, and emerging business activities; develops and documents accounting conclusions; ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements; and leads discussions with external auditors on complex accounting issues and significant judgments. The position also advances accounting policies, governance, and reporting processes to support accurate, compliant, and scalable financial reporting. This position is full-time onsite five days per week in Victor, New York. It is not eligible for relocation assistance or employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States permanently and on an ongoing basis without future sponsorship.
Requirements
- 10–15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant Big 4 public accounting and/or technical accounting advisory experience, combined with experience at a publicly traded multinational company.
- Experience working through ambiguity to communicate clear accounting positions and operational solutions.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience researching and documenting new accounting guidance and accounting treatments.
- Comprehensive, current understanding of U.S. GAAP, including recently issued accounting pronouncements, and SEC reporting principles and regulations.
- Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley and internal control frameworks.
- Exceptional communication skills, including technical report writing and presenting information effectively to different organizational levels.
- Strong interpersonal and project management skills, including the ability to collaborate across functional areas and with people with diverse talents and perspectives.
- High proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Proactive problem-solving approach, presenting problems alongside recommendations.
- Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently with minimal supervision or guidance.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
- CPA required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a manufacturing environment or medical device industry.
- Knowledge of Workiva, FloQast, Dynamics 365, Oracle, and Oracle EPM (HFM, Planning, and/or Essbase).
- Higher degree in accounting or a related field.
- Experience leading technical accounting reviews for acquisitions or strategic transactions.
- Experience with multinational SEC registrants with revenue exceeding $1 billion.
- Experience presenting technical accounting conclusions to executive leadership and auditors.
- Experience with accounting research databases such as Deloitte Roadmap, PwC Viewpoint, or KPMG Handbook.
Responsibilities
- Lead assessments of complex and non-routine contracts and transactions across areas including business combinations, goodwill and intangible assets, revenue recognition, leases, financial instruments and derivatives, debt and equity transactions, segment reporting, consolidation and variable interest entities, share-based compensation, new accounting standards, and general corporate accounting.
- Interpret U.S. GAAP and SEC guidance for material, unusual, or complex transactions and communicate accounting and disclosure implications to stakeholders.
- Prepare and/or review technical accounting memorandums for significant or new transactions.
- Collaborate with the Internal Control team to develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures in response to organizational changes, industry practices, SEC and U.S. GAAP requirements, and SOX 404 considerations.
- Monitor and interpret new and proposed accounting pronouncements, including revenue recognition guidance, and help stakeholders assess financial, operational, and reporting implications.
- Partner with Corporate Development and Legal to evaluate acquisition, divestiture, joint venture, licensing, and strategic investment opportunities from deal structuring through post-close accounting integration.
- Support preparation and review of Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K to promote accurate, complete, and compliant SEC reporting.
- Identify and implement opportunities to streamline reporting, strengthen internal controls, and use technology to improve efficiency, scalability, and reporting quality.
- Own SOX 404 compliance for assigned areas and contribute technical accounting expertise to the broader internal control environment.
- Manage multiple technical accounting initiatives and information requests while maintaining quality, stakeholder alignment, and timely delivery.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- The position may be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
