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Overview

We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented manager with deep expertise in technical accounting principles to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical accounting background paired with the ability to partner and communicate effectively with external stakeholders to drive desired business outcomes. This role is critical in ensuring new and existing transactions, arrangements, and policies are assessed and are in compliance with U.S. GAAP while driving continuous process improvements and delivering valuable insights to senior management.

This role reports to the Senior Manager of Technical Accounting within the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) organization. The Technical Accounting team works closely with Finance, Legal, BD, and other business units to ensure compliance with accounting standards, SEC regulations, and internal policies. The team also plays a pivotal role in delivering accurate and strategic communications to external stakeholders.

About the Job

Technical Revenue Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership: Lead ASC 606 contract reviews and provide revenue recognition guidance on complex deals, partnering with Product, Legal, Sales, Finance, and Revenue Operations teams under time-sensitive deadlines to ensure compliant and scalable revenue processes.
Policy Development & Independent Research: Own development of ASC 606 technical memos and revenue policies for new products while conducting independent accounting research and effectively prioritizing multiple initiatives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Research and provide detailed insights and guidance on complex accounting matters including leases (ASC 842), business combinations and M&A transactions (ASC 805), intangible assets (ASC 350), long-lived assets (ASC 360), consolidation and VIE considerations (ASC 810), foreign currency transactions (ASC 830), debt and equity instruments, derivatives and hedging activities (ASC 815), and impairment assessments in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Draft and maintain technical accounting memos and policies to support accounting conclusions for new and existing transactions across various accounting topics
Collaborate with external auditors to provide documentation for policy positions in support of quarterly reviews and annual audits
Collaborate cross functionally with Accounting Operations, Treasury, Legal, Tax, Stratfin, and business unit teams to advise on complex transactions and accounting matters
Prepare quarterly SOX technical accounting controls and support internal control documentation
Monitor and assess the impact of new accounting pronouncements and regulatory updates on the organization

About You

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or

Technical Accounting Manager II

Job Description

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