Director of Technical Accounting & Reporting

Vaco Recruiter Services; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote/hybrid

Bonus potential

High-impact leadership role

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is seeking a Director of Technical Accounting & Reporting for a growing financial services client in Wethersfield, CT. The role oversees external financial reporting, U.S.

GAAP research, and technical accounting leadership, partnering with executive leadership to drive accounting transformations and improved disclosure. This senior position offers remote or hybrid options, a base salary up to $200k plus bonus potential DOE, and substantial visibility across the

Qualifications

• Public accounting background with strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Experience with SEC reporting and 10-K/10-Q disclosures.
• CPA preferred or actively pursuing certification.
• Proven ability to lead external reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and review of quarterly and annual external reporting packages.
• Research, analyze, and document complex U.S. GAAP accounting matters.
• Serve as technical accounting expert for acquisitions, divestitures and non-routine events.
• Drive implementation of new accounting standards and related disclosures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and coordinate with external auditors.

Skills

Public accounting foundation

Technical accounting

External reporting

Analytical skills

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Oracle

Workiva

HFM

Job description

Director, Technical Accounting & Reporting

Location: Wethersfield, CT (Remote or Hybrid Available)

Compensation: Up to $200k + Bonus DOE

We are partnering with a growing financial services organization to identify a Director of Technical Accounting & Reporting. This newly created, highly visible position offers the opportunity to build and strengthen the organization's technical accounting and external reporting function while partnering directly with executive leadership on complex accounting matters and finance transformation initiatives.

Reporting to the Global Financial Controller, this individual will serve as the organization's technical accounting expert, leading external reporting, researching complex accounting issues, and driving improvements to reporting processes. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex accounting challenges, working independently, and making a significant organizational impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual external financial reporting packages
• Research, analyze, and document complex U.S. GAAP accounting matters
• Serve as the technical accounting expert for acquisitions, divestitures, financing transactions, and other non-routine events
• Lead the implementation of new accounting standards and related disclosure requirements
• Partner with Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal, and executive leadership on complex accounting matters
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors for technical accounting and reporting
• Coordinate audit requests and ensure timely resolution of reporting matters
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, automation, and overall finance operations
• Present technical accounting conclusions and reporting updates to senior leadership

Top Priorities for This Role

1. Public accounting foundation with strong technical accounting expertise
2. SEC and external financial reporting experience
3. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with minimal oversight

Ideal Background

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (CPA required or strongly preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Big 4 or public accounting foundation with public company experience
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP and technical accounting research
• Experience with SEC reporting, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, financial statements, and disclosures
• Hands-on experience with purchase accounting, business combinations, discontinued operations, and other complex accounting transactions
• Experience supporting acquisitions, divestitures, debt transactions, and other strategic initiatives
• Oracle, Workiva, HFM, or other enterprise consolidation/reporting systems experience preferred
• Strong project management and process improvement experience

What Makes Someone Successful Here?

• Self-directed and capable of operating independently
• Highly analytical with exceptional technical accounting knowledge
• Calm under pressure and able to manage multiple competing priorities
• Strong communicator who can simplify complex accounting issues for executive leadership
• Process-oriented with a passion for continuous improvement and automation
• Collaborative business partner with strong emotional intelligence and executive presence

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Newly created, high-impact leadership position
• Flexible work arrangement with remote or hybrid options available
• Opportunity to build and modernize the technical accounting and external reporting function
• Significant visibility with executive leadership and cross-functional business partners
• Exposure to acquisitions, complex accounting matters, and strategic finance initiatives
• Opportunity to influence the future accounting infrastructure of a growing organization
• Strong compensation package with meaningful bonus potential

Benefits & Additional Information

• Comprehensive benefits package with multiple plan options
• Flexible remote/hybrid work environment
• Opportunity to help shape a growing finance organization during a transformational period
• Strong long-term career growth with the potential to build out the function over time

If you're a technically strong accounting leader with a public accounting foundation who enjoys solving complex accounting issues, improving processes, and partnering with executive leadership, we'd welcome the opportunity to discuss this confidential opportunity further.