Director, Technical Accounting | GAAP & Audit Readiness

Jobtailor; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a senior technical accounting leader in Raleigh, NC. You will own complex accounting areas, draft memos, and coordinate with external specialists for impairment and fair value analyses. You will monitor GAAP developments, drive policy updates, and liaise with auditors to close audit items.

The role requires CPA, 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, and Big 4 background. Strong Excel and cross-functional collaboration are essential in a fast-paced public company

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA certification required.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably public accounting.
• Experience with Big 4 or large national firm is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own technical accounting areas: investments, goodwill, intangibles, debt/equity, SBC, leases.
• Prepare and review technical accounting memos.
• Coordinate with external valuation specialists for impairment and fair value analyses.
• Monitor GAAP developments and assess new pronouncements.
• Lead cross-functional adoption memos and policy updates.
• Maintain technical accounting policies aligned with GAAP and operations.
• Liaise with external auditors to close audit items timely.
• Advise FP&A, Legal, HR on accounting implications of transactions.
• Lead process improvements, including AI-assisted research and drafting.
• Maintain SOX controls and ensure audit readiness.
• Draft complex disclosures for GAAP/SEC reporting.
• Supervise and coach team, ensuring audit-ready documentation.

Skills

Technical Accounting

GAAP Compliance

Financial Analysis

Excel Skills

Cross-functional Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Accounting

CPA

Tools

ERP Systems

Audit/Accounting Software

Job description

Jobtailor seeks a senior technical accounting leader in Raleigh, NC. You will own complex accounting areas, draft memos, and coordinate with external specialists for impairment and fair value analyses. You will monitor GAAP developments, drive policy updates, and liaise with auditors to close audit items.

The role requires CPA, 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, and Big 4 background. Strong Excel and cross-functional collaboration are essential in a fast-paced public company