Director of Technical Accounting (Chatham, NJ)

Atlas Search; Chatham (NJ); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Search in Chatham, NJ is seeking a Manager / Director of Technical Accounting & Internal Controls to join its finance team. This role involves serving as a key technical accounting resource, managing external audits, and overseeing complex transactions.

Ideal candidates will have a CPA, 6+ years of accounting experience, and strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP. The position offers a base compensation of $150-195k plus bonus, requiring 2-3 days a week in the office.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Minimum 3-4 years of Big 4 public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with internal audit, internal controls, or external internal audit vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and review of GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Manage external audit timelines, requests, and deliverables.
• Own internal audit planning, scoping, and execution.

Skills

Public accounting foundation

Technical accounting

Process improvement

Complex accounting issues

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA

Tools

Oracle

Workday

Sage Intacct

Job description

Location: Chatham, NJ (2-3 days a week in office)

Job Title

Manager / Director: Technical Accounting & Internal Controls

Compensation: $150-195k base + bonus

Position Summary

A growing insurance services platform is seeking a Manager / Director – Technical Accounting & Internal Controls to join its finance team.

This individual will serve as a key technical accounting resource across GAAP reporting, revenue recognition, acquisition accounting, internal controls, and audit readiness. Reporting to senior finance leadership, this role will work cross‑functionally with accounting, finance, legal, operations, and executive leadership.

This is a high-impact opportunity for someone with a strong public accounting foundation who enjoys complex accounting issues, process improvement, and building scalable reporting and control infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and review of GAAP-compliant financial statements
• Manage external audit timelines, requests, and deliverables
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies and procedures
• Partner with senior finance leadership on external reporting requirements

Technical Accounting

• Serve as the primary technical accounting resource for complex transactions
• Prepare technical accounting memos and position papers
• Lead accounting analysis related to ASC 606 revenue recognition
• Oversee accounting for deferred contract acquisition costs under ASC 340-40
• Monitor new accounting standards and assess financial reporting impact

Internal Audit & Controls

• Own internal audit planning, scoping, and execution
• Manage external internal audit providers and related deliverables
• Monitor internal controls and identify remediation opportunities
• Support IPO-readiness and control enhancement initiatives

Acquisition Accounting

• Lead purchase accounting processes for acquisitions under ASC 805
• Prepare and review opening balance sheets and purchase price allocation analyses
• Partner with legal, deal advisors, and valuation firms on acquisition accounting
• Track earnout liabilities and contingent consideration
• Manage and mentor junior accounting staff
• Partner with FP&A, Legal, Operations, and executive leadership on accounting matters
• Support ad hoc financial analysis, board reporting, and strategic initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA required
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Minimum 3–4 years of Big 4 public accounting experience preferred
• Strong technical knowledge of:
• U.S. GAAP
• ASC 606
• ASC 340-40
• ASC 805
• Experience with internal audit, internal controls, or external internal audit vendors
• Experience with M&A, purchase accounting, and acquisition integration
• Insurance, financial services, or professional services industry experience preferred
• ERP experience such as Oracle, Workday, or Sage Intacct a plus