Technical Accounting Manager - External Reporting and Technical Accounting

14 Minutes ago • 6 Years + • $134,900 PA - $188,825 PA
Accounting

Job Description

This role involves playing a critical part in the full-cycle close process, focusing on external reporting and technical accounting. Key responsibilities include researching accounting and SEC topics, preparing accounting position memos, and supporting M&A transactions. The manager will oversee financial statement preparation, track new accounting standards, ensure GAAP and SEC compliance, and maintain internal controls. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and external auditors is essential, along with providing technical accounting support for M&A activities and ensuring proper accounting for stock-based compensation and lease agreements.
Good To Have:
  • Experience in public companies and SaaS technology business
Must Have:
  • Draft technical accounting position memoranda.
  • Oversee financial statements and reporting.
  • Track adoption of new accounting standards.
  • Stay current with GAAP and SEC reporting.
  • Develop and maintain internal controls.
  • Manage relationships with external auditors.
  • Support M&A activities, including due diligence and integration.
  • Account for stock-based compensation (ASC 718).
  • Provide technical accounting training.
  • Evaluate lease agreements (ASC 842).
  • Assess capitalizable software development costs (ASC 350-40).
Perks:
  • Eligibility for annual performance bonus
  • Equity
  • Comprehensive benefits and perks

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As a key member of our External Reporting and Technical Accounting team, you will play a critical role in the full-cycle close process, including researching accounting and SEC topics, preparing accounting position memos, supporting M&A transactions, and drafting financial statements. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as FP&A, Accounting Operations, Legal, and Tax.

The impact you will have:

  • Draft technical accounting position memoranda around accounting policies and transactions.
  • Oversee and manage the preparation of all financial statements and reporting related matters.
  • Track adoption of significant upcoming accounting and reporting standards.
  • Stay current with changes in GAAP and SEC reporting requirements and accounting standards, and implement changes as necessary.
  • Develop and maintain internal controls and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
  • Develop and maintain relationships with external auditors and other stakeholders to ensure smooth quarterly reporting processes.
  • Play a key role in M&A activity by reviewing agreements, preparing purchase price allocation analysis, managing external valuation consultants, and drafting accounting memos.
  • Provide technical accounting support for M&A phases including due diligence, deal structuring, and post-merger integration activities.
  • Ensure all stock-based compensation awards are properly accounted for and reported in accordance with ASC 718 and related guidance.
  • Provide training and guidance to cross functional teams on technical accounting and financial reporting topics.
  • Evaluate lease agreements under ASC 842
  • Assess capitalizable software development costs under the ASC 350-40 framework

What we look for:

  • Licensed CPA, with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance-related field.
  • 6+ years of progressive accounting experience; combined experience in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and in a corporate accounting role.
  • Solid understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements and willingness to learn.
  • Experience in public companies and SaaS technology business is preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written interactive skills, including collaboration with other teams.
  • Experience in researching and presenting complex accounting topics
  • Experience and success in a hypergrowth environment.
  • Experience with Netsuite or other enterprise level ERP systems
  • GSuite and Excel skills (maintaining complex spreadsheets and employing complex formulas).

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