Director of Technical Accounting

Boats Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Job summary

Boats Group seeks a Director of Technical Accounting in Miami, FL, to act as the company’s primary authority on complex accounting. You will report to the VP of Accounting and partner with the CFO, auditors, and cross-functional teams on evolving standards and critical transactions.

You will own policy frameworks, manage external audits, and guide SOX controls while driving adoption of new FASB/IASB standards. This role requires leadership, strong communication, and hands-on policy development.

Qualifications

• CPA required; Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with meaningful time in technical accounting, audit, or SEC reporting.
• Deep command of US GAAP; familiarity with IFRS a plus.
• Proven track record authoring technical accounting memos and presenting positions to auditors and senior leadership.
• Experience supporting M&A transactions - due diligence, purchase accounting, integration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to synthesize complex issues for non-accounting audiences.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical accounting research on complex transactions, standards, and emerging issues with clear memos.
• Own the company's accounting policy framework: draft, update, and operationalize policies.
• Partner with Legal, FP&A, M&A, and leaders on deal structuring, revenue recognition, and non-routine transactions.
• Serve as primary liaison with external auditors and manage the technical accounting workstream.
• Oversee SOX compliance for technical accounting controls and coordinate testing.
• Drive implementation of new FASB/IASB standards with cross-functional coordination and exec communication.
• Lead intercompany accounting governance including transfer pricing alignment and eliminations.
• Mentor and develop accounting team members through training and knowledge-sharing.

Skills

CPA

Big 4 experience

US GAAP

M&A experience

Project management

Communication

Technical memo writing

Education

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Job description

About The Role

We're hiring a Director of Technical Accounting to serve as the company's primary authority on complex accounting matters. Reporting directly to the VP of Accounting, you'll be a trusted partner to the CFO, external auditors, and cross‑functional business teams navigating the evolving accounting landscape.

Director of Technical Accounting

Miami, FL

What You'll Do

• Lead technical accounting research on complex transactions, new standards (ASC 606, 842, 350, etc.), and emerging issues - producing clear, defensible position memos
• Own the company's accounting policy framework: draft, update, and operationalize policies across the enterprise
• Partner with Legal, FP&A, M&A, and business unit leaders on deal structuring, revenue recognition, business combinations, and other non‑routine transactions
• Serve as primary liaison with external auditors - manage the technical accounting workstream, lead footnote disclosure reviews, and respond to comment letters
• Oversee SOX compliance for technical accounting controls: maintain process narratives, execute walkthroughs, and coordinate control testing
• Drive implementation of new FASB/IASB standards, including project scoping, cross‑functional coordination, and executive communication
• Lead intercompany accounting governance, including transfer pricing alignment and eliminations
• Mentor and develop accounting team members on technical topics; build internal capability through training and knowledge‑sharing

What You Should Have

• CPA required; Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with meaningful time in technical accounting, audit, or SEC reporting
• Deep command of US GAAP; familiarity with IFRS a plus
• Proven track record authoring technical accounting memos and presenting positions to auditors and senior leadership
• Experience supporting M&A transactions - due diligence, purchase accounting, integration
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to synthesize complex issues for non‑accounting audiences
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams in a fast‑paced environment

What You'll Receive

SaaS, marketplace, or PE‑backed company experience is a plus

We offer a competitive total compensation package designed to attract top talent and reward long‑term impact:

Compensation

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance - multiple plan options
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Time Off & Flexibility

• PTO -starting Day 1
• 8 company holidays + full week off between Christmas and New Year's
• Birthday PTO - your birthday is yours
• 32 paid volunteer hours per year

Growth & Development

• Annual professional development stipend (courses, certifications, conferences)
• Business travel expenses fully covered
• 401(k) with 4% company match

About Our Crew

Boats Group is the world's leading digital marketplace for buying and selling recreational boats, connecting millions of buyers with dealers and private sellers across 500,000+ listings globally. We're a fast‑moving, data‑driven team of technologists, creatives, and industry experts building the future of the marine industry.

We operate a portfolio of well‑known marine brands and are backed by a world‑class private equity sponsor. Our culture is built on ownership, curiosity, and collaboration - and we're serious about building products and teams that last.