Technical Accounting - Manager

Overview

An organization is seeking a Manager to join its Technical Accounting team within the CFO Advisory practice.

This is a hybrid firm position. While the role is remote and does not require job duties to be performed within proximity of an office location, remote employees may be required to be present at an office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prepare external SEC financial statements and filing processes, including drafting financial statements, equity roll forward, EPS calculation, footnotes, and Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A)
• Complete SEC and GAAP checklists to include in quarterly reviewed and annually audited financial statements
• Ensure compliance under U.S. GAAP and applicable SEC reporting requirements
• Oversee technical accounting research and documentation of new accounting guidance, policies, and procedures impacting clients’ financial statements
• Monitor activities of accounting standard-setting bodies, including the FASB, IASB, SEC, and PCAOB, and support analysis of accounting and reporting effects of new standards
• Research accounting/disclosure requirements for new accounting standards and transactions, considering relevant accounting literature and the effect on clients’ accounting policies and financial documents
• Work with clients and external auditors to collect information for reports; coordinate, review, and collect comments on drafts; prepare support files for disclosures; challenge the appropriateness of disclosures; complete relevant disclosure checklists and reporting questionnaires
• Provide training, mentoring, and participation in external public company reporting
• Organize and communicate status related to assignments and projects
• Identify and proactively engage in business development activities, including expanding client relationships, evaluating new market opportunities, and building relationships on behalf of the firm

Requirements

• Five (5+) years of related progressive experience in public accounting or a mix in similar accounting field
• Proficiency in disaggregating, analyzing, and reconciling consolidated financial data accurately and on time
• Understanding of general accounting policies and procedures at a transaction level
• Direct experience with SEC reporting (Regulation S-X and S-K) and preparation of financial statements and footnotes for public companies
• Prior experience developing and addressing accounting issues with relevant guidance, application, and judgments supporting conclusions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Three (3+) years of relevant leadership experience (Big 4 or large regional experience preferred)
• Experience leading teams and multiple projects
• Experience with SEC reporting and working with Workiva (WDesk) or similar SEC reporting tools
• Experience working with general ledger systems and reporting packages
• Active CPA, CA, or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Big 4 or large regional experience

Compensation & Benefits

The organization offers a robust Total Rewards package, including:

• Generous PTO
• Flexible work environment
• Expanded parental leave
• Extensive learning & development
• Paid time off for employees to volunteer

Location

Remote, with potential required in-office presence with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings (within a commutable distance to an office, where applicable).