Technical Accounting - Manager

Overview

This role involves joining the Technical Accounting team within the CFO Advisory practice as a Manager.

The employer operates on a hybrid model. While most professionals are located within a commutable distance to an office, this position is considered remote, meaning job duties do not require being 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

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage and prepare external SEC financial statements and filing processes, including drafting of 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 the 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 of 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 the above referenced 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 and mentoring and participate in external public company reporting activities
• Organize and communicate status related to assignments and projects
• Proactively engage in business development activities, including expanding client relationships, evaluating new market opportunities, and building relationships on behalf of the firm

Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• Five (5+) years of related progressive experience in public accounting or a mix in similar accounting fields
• Proficiency with disaggregating, analyzing, and reconciling consolidated financial data in an accurate and timely manner
• 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 of public companies
• Prior experience developing and addressing accounting issues with relevant guidance, application, and judgments supporting conclusions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software 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 Workiva (WDesk) or similar SEC reporting tools
• Experience working with general ledger systems and reporting packages
• An active CPA, CA or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Big 4 or large regional experience preferred

Compensation & Benefits

The employer offers a Total Rewards package that includes:

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

Location

Remote position. While duties do not require being performed within proximity of an office, remote employees may be required to be present at an office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.