Manager, Accounting Policy and SEC Reporting

Manager, Accounting Policy and SEC Reporting

Our client is a publicly traded Tech company with a inclusive, flexible culture. This position opened up because the incumbent moved into the FP&A group. Great visibility and exposure to the Executive team.

Responsibilities:

• Research, analyze and document technical accounting issues and operational applications, including areas of significant accounting estimates/judgment, new accounting pronouncements, significant transactions, and complex business arrangements
• Own the end-to-end processes for various technical accounting areas, including but not limited to ASC 606 revenue recognition, ASC 842 lease accounting, capitalized software, financing transactions, and annual impairment testing. Responsibilities include assessing the related technical accounting implications, preparing related analyses/trainings, and managing ongoing compliance
• Prepare and/or review technical accounting disclosures for SEC filings on Forms 10-Q and 10-K in accordance with GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, including financial statements and supporting documentation
• Support the global accounting close / operations (e.g. review of journal entries, performing analysis in technical accounting areas, assisting stakeholders with accounting requests e.g. Tax)
• Maintain technical accounting processes, protocols, and controls in accordance with SOX
• Maintain and develop accounting policies (and supporting documentation) and implement new accounting standards
• Collaborate with key stakeholders (such as FP&A, Legal, and R&D), including providing training and education as needed
• Provide guidance and review work of other accountants as needed
• Serve as a key point of contact on external audit requests as related to technical accounting and financial reporting matters
• Ad hoc tasks and/or special projects as assigned by the finance leadership

Requirements:

• Degree in accounting or related field with active CPA (or equivalent) designation
• Minimum of 6 years of related accounting experience and at least 3 years in audit
• Public / private mix or advisory experience with multi-nationals and/or large accelerated filers
• Financial reporting experience required, SEC reporting experience preferred
• Strong hands-on US GAAP experience with researching and assessing complex accounting issues (e.g. leases under ASC 842, business combinations, revenue recognition, leasing, multi-currency accounting) and building robust support / documentation
• Operational accounting experience, including the ability to apply complex technical accounting experience practically and exposure to ERP accounting and finance systems
• Experience with NetSuite and Workiva is a plus