Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Dice is a hiring platform presenting an opportunity with a leading fintech company. The Technical Accounting Senior Manager will serve as a subject-matter expert on complex and emerging accounting matters, research and document U.S. GAAP positions, and support accurate, complete, audit-ready financial reporting. The role also leads accounting policy implementation, SOX controls, external audit coordination, and cross-functional evaluation of transactions and strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Research and evaluate the accounting impact of new or non-recurring transactions that are significant and may have a material impact to the Company's financial statements, and document conclusions in well-supported technical accounting memos reviewed by the Head of Financial Reporting and SOX PMO
- Monitor and assess new and emerging accounting pronouncements (ASUs) and SEC guidance, maintain the Company's accounting policies, and lead implementation of significant changes; subscribe to and leverage Big 4 accounting research tools and training
- Prepare technical accounting analyses and memo across areas such as revenue, stock-based compensation, leases, EPS, debt, equity, investments and others
- Serve as the technical accounting reviewer/approver in the Chart of Accounts creation and maintenance process, verifying that account mappings and financial statement alignments are accurate and adhere to internal standards
- Support the preparation and review of workpapers underlying the Form 10-Q/10-K, including areas such as EPS, stock-based compensation, and other non-routine transactions
- Own and operate key SOX controls within your areas, coordinate with external auditors on walkthroughs and requests, and maintain thorough, audit-ready documentation
- Partner with the compensation team to forecast stock-based compensation expenses
- Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal, and business teams to evaluate the accounting and reporting implications of new transactions, and strategic initiatives
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; active CPA required
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant Big 4 public accounting experience (technical accounting / national office experience a plus)
- Strong, current knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, with demonstrated ability to research technical issues and write clear, well-supported position papers/memos
- Experience with technical accounting areas such as stock-based compensation (ASC 718), leases (ASC 842), revenue (ASC 606), debt, and business combinations
- Public company experience and a working understanding of SOX internal controls and the external audit process
- Excellent communication and cross-functional partnering skills; comfortable operating in a fast-paced financial close environment with a high degree of ownership and autonomy
- Fintech or SaaS industry experience is a plus
- Hands-on experience with NetSuite and/or Oracle and Workiva preferred; advanced Excel skills
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement
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