Director of Technical Accounting & M&A Integration

Accrue Partners; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AccruePartners in Charlotte, NC seeks a seasoned Technical Accounting leader to steer complex accounting and reporting under US GAAP. You will manage multi‑unit accounting issues, drive policy and control enhancements, and partner with Finance, Tax, Legal, and IT to support growth.

With 10+ years in accounting and a CPA license, you will oversee acquisitions, asset purchases, divestitures, and period-end reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting.
• Experience leading accounting teams.
• Ability to communicate complex accounting concepts clearly.
• Proven track record in financial reporting and consolidation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Company's technical accounting leader on complex matters.
• Lead evaluation, documentation, and implementation under US GAAP.
• Oversee accounting for acquisitions, asset purchases, divestitures, and strategic transactions.
• Provide oversight for segment reporting, goodwill, impairment, lease accounting, and revenue recognition.
• Partner with Corporate Development, Finance, Tax, Legal, Operations, and IT throughout acquisitions.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls for growth.
• Lead technical accounting assessments and prepare memos and position papers.
• Liaise with external auditors and valuation experts.

Skills

Technical accounting

Leadership

US GAAP expertise

SEC reporting

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING

• The company operates in a decentralized, multi-business-unit environment, creating a need for strong communication, partnership, and consistency across field leadership, operations, finance, HR, legal, and external partners.
• Backed by a long-term ownership structure, the organization continues to expand through acquisitions and organic initiatives, creating opportunities to build more scalable processes and strengthen enterprise-wide visibility.
• This is an opportunity to join a national platform where leadership is focused on improving internal alignment, enhancing reporting capabilities, and creating more consistent processes across the organization.

WHAT THEY OFFER YOU

• Opportunity to help shape and elevate an evolving function with meaningful visibility across the organization.
• Potential for the role to expand in scope over time as the organization continues to scale and mature.
• Hybrid work model with remote flexibility on designated days, along with lunch provided in the office.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Serve as the Company's technical accounting leader and advisor on complex accounting and reporting matters.
• Lead the evaluation, documentation, and implementation of accounting conclusions under U.S. GAAP.
• Oversee accounting for acquisitions, asset purchases, divestitures, and other strategic transactions.
• Provide oversight for segment reporting, goodwill and intangible asset accounting, impairment analyses, lease accounting, and revenue recognition.
• Partner with Corporate Development, Finance, Tax, Legal, Operations, and IT throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support growth.
• Lead technical accounting assessments and review position papers and accounting memoranda.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, valuation specialists, and advisors.
• Oversee accounting integration activities, ERP implementations, system conversions, and reporting standardization.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and scalable reporting solutions.
• Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing technical accounting team.
• Support executive leadership with analysis and recommendations on strategic transactions and complex accounting matters.

HOW YOU ARE QUALIFIED

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Active CPA license required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Big Four or national public accounting firm experience.
• Public company accounting and financial reporting experience required.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and technical accounting research.