Senior Technical Accounting Manager

The Senior Technical Accounting Manager supports the assistant and corporate controllers in all aspects of internal, external, and regulatory reporting. This position will interact extensively with SEC, NYSE, external auditors, and other accounting/tax service providers playing a critical role in the timely and accurate reporting and filing of financial results. The role will also service as a technical accounting expert responsible for the leading application US GAAP/IFRS and other guidelines. The role will assist with tax, SOX, and other compliance and special projects as directed by management.

In addition, the STAM will assist Financial Planning & Analysis for expeditious and accurate business planning and analysis including financial metrics and dashboards

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in effective, optimized, coordinated, and consistent efforts in the application of US GAAP (IFRS), NYSE/NASDAQ (or similar), banking and other rules to the financial reporting – including fast and accurate monthly closing processes.
• Working with outside service providers leading to successful completion of quarterly reviews, annual audits, statutory filings, and other deliverables including important and extensive “PBC” schedules supporting the activities listed
• Assist tax, SOX, and other compliance efforts in an accurate and timely manner while maintaining a secure internal control environment and corporate enterprise risk management
• Assist in preparing and filing all necessary financial reports and SEC reports (if, when applicable) ensuring accuracy and conformance
• Be a key strategic leader supporting reporting and dissemination of financial data cross-functionally across many systems and platforms
• Assist the company in translation, application, and implementation of emerging or new accounting pronouncements serving as a technical accounting expert including managing other third-party technical accounting experts
• Liaison across the organization articulating and communicating accounting, financial, tax, or other financial matters in “plain English” to parties outside of accounting and finance
• Other duties as directed by management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or other related fields
• 3+ years of technical accounting experience with a strong bias toward large public accounting experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization and manage relationships with outside parties, especially technical accounting experts.
• Strong professional demeanor
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-up skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and be flexible in responding to changing business demands including supporting a fast-paced, experienced senior management team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with ERP and/or database systems.
• MBA or Masters Accounting & Certified Public Accountant designate not required but are a plus