What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Accounting Manager position at Grayson Search Partners?
About the Opportunity
A global, multi-billion-dollar manufacturing and technology leader is seeking a Manager of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting to join their Corporate Controllership team. This role offers broad exposure across finance, operations, and leadership — providing a unique platform for career growth, cross-functional collaboration, and eventual mobility into controllership, FP&A, or operational finance roles.
What You’ll Do
- Partner with operating company and segment leadership to resolve complex accounting issues, acquisitions/dispositions, and digital revenue/cost recognition
- Support deal structuring, purchase accounting, and valuations for M&A activity
- Provide guidance on U.S. GAAP, SOX compliance, and emerging accounting standards.
- Assist with SEC reporting analysis, audit committee deliverables, and ad hoc leadership presentations
- Lead accounting policy development and implementation of new standards
- Collaborate with Corporate functions (Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, and Corporate Development) on critical business projects
- Drive process improvements, internal reporting, and controllership initiatives across multiple business units
Why This Role Is Compelling
- Hybrid schedule
- High visibility with segment CFOs and corporate leadership
- Exposure to global operations, M&A transactions, and complex technical accounting
- Proven track record of promotions out of this group into broader leadership roles
- Entrepreneurial culture with resources of a global organization
What We’re Looking For
- 6 years of progressive accounting experience (Big 4/public accounting and/or public company experience highly valued)
- Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance
- CPA strongly preferred
- Experience with audit, M&A, or cost/manufacturing accounting is a plus
Salary : $125,000 - $140,000
