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Manager, Technical Accounting
Department: Finance
Reports To: Director of Accounting
1 day in office MAX per week
Overview
We are seeking a Technical Accounting Manager to play a key role within the corporate accounting function of a growing, complex organization. This position will serve as a technical accounting resource across the business, supporting month-end close, consolidations, external reporting, and audit activities, while partnering cross-functionally to strengthen processes, systems, and internal controls.
This role offers broad exposure across accounting, finance leadership, and system enhancements in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and drive an accurate, timely, and scalable monthly close across multiple entities, including general ledger oversight, intercompany activity, eliminations, consolidations, balance sheet reconciliations, and internal/external financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Act as a technical accounting subject-matter expert, researching and applying complex accounting guidance including ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition), ASC 805 (Business Combinations), ASC 842 (Leases), and annual impairment testing.
- Prepare technical accounting memos, position papers, and policy documentation supporting significant transactions and accounting conclusions.
- Lead coordination for the annual external audit and statutory audits, including audit planning, PBC management, issue resolution, and ongoing communication with external auditors.
- Support the preparation of annual financial statements and related disclosures.
- Partner closely with IT, FP&A, Sales Operations, and other cross-functional teams to enhance and optimize the NetSuite ERP environment, improve workflows, strengthen system controls, and expand reporting and automation capabilities.
- Design, implement, and maintain strong internal controls aligned with SOX-like standards, including reconciliations, segregation of duties, and process documentation in support of audit readiness and future SOX compliance.
- Support FP&A and finance leadership with monthly reporting packages, variance analysis, revenue analytics, and insights into key business drivers.
- Lead or contribute to special projects, including process improvements and automation initiatives to support scalability.
- Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members, promoting a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly preferred.
- Master’s in Accounting or related field a plus.
- 5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with a blend of public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) and industry experience.
- Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge under U.S. GAAP.
- Proven experience researching accounting guidance and drafting technical memos and audit documentation.
- Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively partner with senior finance leadership.
Salary : $10,000 - $140,000