Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The company is a leading fintech organization seeking a Technical Accounting Senior Manager. The role serves as the subject-matter expert on complex and emerging accounting matters, researches and documents U.S. GAAP positions, supports financial reporting and disclosures, and partners with cross-functional teams, auditors, and the Corporate Controller organization.
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
- Significant Big 4 public accounting experience
- Strong, current knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
- 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
- A working understanding of SOX internal controls and the external audit process
- Advanced Excel skills
- Excellent communication and cross-functional partnering skills
- Technical accounting / national office experience a plus
- Hands-on experience with NetSuite and/or Oracle and Workiva
- Fintech or SaaS industry experience
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