Manager, Technical Accounting

Responsibilities
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Manage technical accounting process, including but not limited to:

Assist with the evaluation and research of accounting matters and how they relate to US GAAP and interpretative guidance

Assist with the evaluation and research of global matters governed under local GAAP (for example, IFRS) as well as US GAAP to other GAAP differences

Lead consultations with external third-party accounting firms on technical accounting matters as needed

Assist with determining accounting conclusions for unique transactions by researching applicable accounting guidance, communicating findings with management and preparing documentation

Prepare accounting memos using clear and concise writing to satisfy external and internal audit as well as senior finance leadership
Communicate technical accounting conclusions in an easy-to-understand manner to internal stakeholders that may have non-accounting or non-finance backgrounds
Review new accounting pronouncements as they are issued; assess, document and communicate impact to the Company

Manage the implementation process associated with the adoption of new accounting standards, including managing the adoption of the DISE standard

Assist with evaluation of transactions involving significant estimates

Act as liaison with external audit for these matters

Work with the Accounting Center of Excellence (CoE) to assist with the ongoing accounting related to specific accounting standards (ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 326, etc.), including but not limited to:

Help develop policies and procedures to ensure compliance with US GAAP accounting requirements

Lead weekly meetings with the CoE on current open technical accounting matters

Assist the CoE with research and technical matters as they arise

Lead the tracking and quantification of alternative accounting measures taken for practicality for leadership

Assist with quarterly control certifications as necessary

Assist with ad-hoc requests as they come through

Support the External Reporting department with preparation of the Company’s annual and quarterly external financial communications (including the press release and Form 10-Q / 10-K / Annual Proxy filings) including, but not limited to:

Support the legal and SEC reporting teams as a business partner in the management of the preparation of the annual proxy statement including preparation of the document in Workiva and review of supporting records

Assist with drafting of new disclosures in response to new accounting standard updates that are issued

Assist with the preparation of financial statements, footnotes and other disclosures as needed in Workiva and review of tie-out out to supporting records

Manage the process for government reporting including, but not limited to:

Work with various stakeholders to obtain necessary financial information needed to prepare and review reports required by the US and Canadian governments

Ensure government report filings meet all necessary requirements

Resolve any matters that may arise during the submission processes

Contribute to team success

Provide continuous coaching and mentoring to team members, including giving timely, constructive feedback and participating in formal appraisal process

Help organize and lead the weekly technical accounting meeting

Participate in projects and non-routine transactions, as needed, including having a sense of urgency around the need for timely technical accounting support

Qualifications
POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Required:

Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
5+ years of experience in accounting, auditing and/or financial analysis.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status
Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age

Preferred:

Big 4 public accounting experience
Technical accounting experience
Familiar with Oracle financial systems, OneStream and/or Workiva
Experience with Oracle financial systems and/or OneStream
Experience with Workiva