Director, Technical Accounting

Overview

This role leads the organization’s technical accounting function, ensuring accurate application of U.S. GAAP across complex and judgmental areas. The Director of Technical Accounting serves as a key advisor to senior finance leaders and other stakeholders on accounting implications of strategic initiatives, transactions, and emerging issues. The position will build and oversee a high-performing team of three and strengthen accounting policies to drive consistency across the organization, partnering closely with the Financial Reporting team.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting analysis and conclusions for complex transactions including M&A, partnerships/JVs, debt/equity, compensation arrangements, leases, and medical malpractice.
• Oversee preparation and review of accounting position papers and technical memos for audit and internal use.
• Partner with FP&A, Legal, Corporate Development, Financial Reporting, and external parties on accounting considerations, diligence, and transaction implications.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors on technical accounting topics.
• Provide technical accounting support to the Financial Reporting team on disclosures and complex accounting matters.
• Review and advise on technical conclusions reflected in financial statements, ensuring alignment between technical positions and external reporting.
• Maintain and enhance company-wide accounting policies.
• Ensure consistent application of accounting across Clinical and Technology segments.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a team.
• Build a scalable technical accounting function aligned with a multi-billion-dollar organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Master’s preferred).
• CPA required.
• 8–12+ years of experience in accounting; Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting financial reporting in a complex organization.
• Public company/SEC experience preferred.
• Multi-currency and international accounting experience preferred.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including:
  • Business combinations
  • Consolidations and noncontrolling interests
  • Debt and equity transactions
  • Stock-based compensation
  • Lease accounting
  • Financial services – insurance
  • Medical malpractice accounting
• Proven ability to research, document, and clearly communicate complex accounting issues.
• Strong experience leading and developing teams with cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence across functions and communicate effectively with senior leadership and external auditors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting.
• Public company/SEC experience.
• Multi-currency and international accounting experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $160,000–$190,000.
• Final determinations may vary based on education, work experience, certifications, geographic location, and other factors.
• Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
• Competitive total rewards packages including health & wellness coverage options, 401k benefits, and other benefits such as family planning and telehealth (all benefits subject to eligibility requirements).
• Benefits eligibility starts the month after hire, with tiered options to choose from.
• Compensation reviews and career growth opportunities.
• Generous PTO plans and paid holidays.

Location

• Flexible remote schedules; Nashville, TN preferred.

Additional Information

• Equal opportunity employer.
• The organization participates in E-verify.