Director of Technical Accounting

J2T Recruiting Consultants, Inc.

Irving (TX)

On-site

USD 175,000 - 200,000

Full time

13 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits
Retirement plan
PTO

Job summary

J2T Recruiting Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Director of Technical Accounting to lead SEC reporting, manage complex US GAAP research, and build scalable processes for a high-growth, public-readiness environment.

The role oversees Form 10-K/10-Q reporting, ownership of ASC 606 revenue recognition, ASC 842 leases, and business combinations, with the potential to influence consolidation strategy and post-acquisition accounting.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Active CPA required.
  • 8+ years in accounting, financial reporting, or audit.
  • Experience with public-company reporting, IPO readiness, or transaction-readiness.
  • Expertise in SEC reporting and ASC 606 revenue recognition.
  • Excellent communication and ability to explain complex concepts.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee external financial reporting, including Form 10-K and 10-Q.
  • Conduct technical accounting research and write whitepapers on US GAAP.
  • Own future-state consolidations and partner with FP&A and regional teams.
  • Support integration and purchase accounting for acquisitions.
  • Liaise with external auditors on PBC deliverables and audits.
  • Mentor and build out the team over time.

Skills

CPA
Communication skills
Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

  • Join a rapidly growing industry leader experiencing massive organic and acquisition-driven growth.
  • Play a critical, highly visible role in preparing the company for an upcoming IPO.
  • Work in a collaborative, transparent, and deadline-oriented environment alongside leadership dedicated to continuous improvement and strong internal controls.
Why this job – DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL ACCOUNTING:

Join this fast-paced corporate finance team as the Director of Technical Accounting to act as the Chief Accounting Officer’s vital technical partner. This newly created role is designed for a technical expert who thrives in a dynamic, high-growth environment and wants to help drive public-readiness. You will lead SEC reporting, own complex accounting research under U.S. GAAP, and build scalable processes. This is a great opportunity to make an immediate impact at a fast-growing organization fueled by strong organic growth and acquisitions. It’s a chance to help shape what comes next, drive meaningful results, and be part of an exciting growth journey.

What You’ll Actually Do:
  • Oversee and lead external financial reporting (SEC reporting of Forms 10-K and 10-Q), supporting Investor Relations and cross-functional disclosure governance.
  • Perform technical accounting research and author whitepapers for complex U.S. GAAP matters, including revenue recognition (ASC 606 and percentage-of-completion), lease accounting (ASC 842), stock-based compensation, and business combinations under ASC 805.
  • Own future-state financial consolidations and partner closely with FP&A and regional finance teams.
  • Support strategic business development initiatives, including integration and purchase accounting for tuck-in and roll-up acquisitions.
  • Serve as a key liaison with external auditors to manage PBC deliverables, issue resolution, and recurring audit status meetings.
  • Overtime, you will supervise, mentor, and build out a team.
To Be Successful in This Role, You Will Need:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Active CPA required.
  • 8+ years of progressive accounting, financial reporting, technical accounting, or audit experience.
  • Strong technical background with public-company reporting, IPO readiness, or transaction-readiness experience.
  • Must-have expertise in SEC reporting and revenue recognition under ASC 606.
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical accounting concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
  • A collaborative, approachable mindset paired with strong organization and deadline-driven execution.
Where and How Much:
  • Target Compensation: $175K to $200K, DOE, targeting a 25% annual bonus.
  • 100% In-Office, Irving, TX.
  • Comprehensive health, retirement, and PTO benefits package.
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