Senior Manager, Technical Accounting

Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior Manager, Technical Accounting to lead the Technical Accounting function during the next phase of growth. This is a high-profile role responsible for addressing a wide range of complex technical accounting matters. You will collaborate with stakeholders across Finance and other cross-functional teams to support key initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical accounting research and provide technical accounting guidance on complex and emerging accounting issues, including:
  • Consolidations, investments, internally developed software
  • Revenue recognition, business combinations
  • Leases, stock-based compensation
  • Impairments, debt/equity instruments, earnings per share
• Research and reach conclusions on technical accounting matters, documenting results in formal accounting position papers.
• Serve as a liaison with external auditors to support concurrence with the organization’s accounting positions.
• Design, implement, and operate SOX 404 controls over assigned technical accounting areas.
• Stay current with FASB and SEC initiatives, tracking proposed changes and new accounting standards and determining financial impact.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across Accounting, Finance, Legal, and other cross-functional teams.
• Build technical accounting capability across the finance organization through training and scalable frameworks to support correct routine judgments at the source.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes for technical accounting matters, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, and SEC disclosures; delegate routine items to team members.
• Lead special projects and workflow/process improvements, including implementation of AI initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Active CPA
• 10+ years of progressive experience with concentration on technical accounting; strong technical expertise across multiple facets of US GAAP and the ability to conduct independent research
• Prior public accounting experience required; Big 4 preferred
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)
• Proven track record of process automation, with a passion for applying AI to accounting workflows
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation

• Base Salary Range: $117,000 to $137,000 (for full-time hires; final offer determined by multiple factors including function, level, geographic location, and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience)
• Bonus: Eligibility contingent upon both company performance against established goals and achievement of individual performance objectives
• Equity: Meaningful Restricted Stock Units in public company stock (NYSE: BLND)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, with generous employer contribution to help keep medical insurance costs low
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability coverage
• Generous PTO, holidays, and maternity/parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, legal, childcare & eldercare, financial planning, college search, and more
• Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft, and legal insurance
• Monthly wellness stipend for fitness, mental health, and well-being
• Additional perks: Milk Stork, pet insurance, and paid volunteer time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Pre-tax savings: healthcare & dependent care FSAs, Limited Purpose FSA, and HSA

Location

This position is listed with a base pay range that applies to full-time hires, with final base pay varying based on function, level, geographic location, and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.